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Here’s what to know for Thursday:

• Gold miners turn environmental heroes in Peru’s Amazon jungle

• Publishing company’s design changes are saving thousands of trees

• Unique procedure offers new hope for blind children

HEALING THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

In Peru's Amazon rainforest, a remarkable transformation is underway. \

Once barren and desolate from relentless gold mining, patches of land are now bursting with life, thanks to an unexpected source: the miners themselves.

Picture this: a forest floor once scorched by the sun now teems with new growth.

Saplings, carefully planted by human hands, reach for the sky, turning what was once a moonscape into a vibrant tapestry of green.

But this isn't just any reforestation effort.

It's a labor of love by miners like Pedro Ynfantes, who've decided to right the wrongs of the past.

With the help of Pure Earth, a nonprofit dedicated to environmental restoration, they're turning contaminated wastelands into thriving ecosystems.

You see, it wasn't long ago that gold fever swept through the region, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

But now, these same miners are learning new techniques, like mercury-free gold extraction, and putting them into practice.

It hasn't been easy.

Some miners were wary of outsiders swooping in to save the day.

But through perseverance and a shared vision, they're proving that even in the face of environmental devastation, there's hope for a brighter future.

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In the UK, a groundbreaking procedure is turning the tables on blindness.

Doctors are performing keyhole eye surgery, injecting healthy genes into children struggling to see.

Meet Khadijah Chaudhry, our little hero.

At three years old, she's already winning at life, despite having a rare condition called Leber congenital amaurosis-4, making it tough to see beyond light and dark.

But hold onto your hats, folks, because this surgery is changing lives!

Thanks to this innovative procedure, there's hope on the horizon for Khadijah and kids like her.

Isn't that amazing?

Here's to Khadijah and all the little superheroes out there who remind us that anything is possible, even when the odds seem stacked against us!

Okay, but how adorable are you!

And that pink little nose?

Boop.

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