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nment study found that only a small minority of planning applications are rejected due to environmental concerns, and that these rejections are often justified because they are made in protected areas or are in violation of existing legislation. The findings are a blow to critics who argue that environmental regulations are a hindrance to development.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Big business is betting on a renewables future Despite the rallying cry of “drill baby, drill” from certain world leaders, captains of industry overwhelmingly believe that the future is renewables not fossil fuels. That’s according to a global poll of 1,500 business leaders in 15 countries, which found that 97% support the clean energy transition.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

The findings of the trial have raised hope for people with peanut allergies, offering the possibility of a potential treatment in the future. Image: Shattha Pilabut Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

meat, with their latest method significantly reducing the processing time.  The team, led by Takayuki Nakajima at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, have been able to produce beef from cow meat in just 14 days, compared to the 30 days it typically takes.  In their study, the researchers said their method could make… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

2022 Booker shortlist, and that’s great news A stunning three out of six books shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize this year were published by independent presses, which are driven to put forward books by underrepresented voices. Originally set up by the publishers Jonathan Cape and the New Statesman in the wake of World War… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

fraction of the money set aside for the programme will be spent in its first year. The rest will be used to build up solar capacity over the next three years. However, more schools and hospitals are expected to benefit from the programme in the future, with plans to make it easier for organisations to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Communities across the UK are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to renewable energy as the government struggles to address the climate crisis. The energy crisis has seen a surge in profits for fossil fuel companies like BP and Shell, while households face fuel poverty with bills on the rise. This has… Continue reading Power to the people: the rise of community energy

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