New surgery helps cancer survivors have babies, and Bangladesh's clothing factories go green
A pioneering surgery protects fertility during cancer treatment, while a major industry cleans up its act.
Deep Dive
Surgeons are moving reproductive organs aside during cancer treatment, then replacing them, enabling survivors to give birth. At least eight babies have been born following this procedure. Separately, Bangladesh's massive garment industry is adopting resource-efficient technologies to drastically cut pollution and waste in its factories, moving past its tragic history to build a more sustainable and resilient future for its workers and environment.
Why It Matters
These advances offer new hope for personal health and demonstrate how major industries can become more sustainable.