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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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hoto: Chris Watt) – Thrive replaced old 300KW turbines with new 2MW versions, boosting output by seven times Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

rtification/organic-market-report/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>report by the Soil Association revealed that sales of organic food and drink rose by 11% in 2024, reaching £3.2bn – a 45% increase on figures from 2019.  Some of the increase may be due to shoppers looking for sustainably and ethically produced food, but the report also suggests that people are increasingly… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

font-weight: 400;”>“Today marks an important milestone for the UK’s journey to net-zero,” said Kirsty Taylor, its head of energy futures. “The hydrogen network in Levenmouth will allow us to identify how zero carbon hydrogen can play a key role in decarbonising heat and transport to reach the 2030s and beyond.” Get our free weekly newsletter… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

at a rapid pace, and it’s great to see countries like China leading the way,” said a spokesperson for Renewables UK. “Offshore wind has the potential to play a key role in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future.” Image: Shaun Dakin Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More

erts The contents of this web page highlight some positive news stories from the UK and Germany. Firstly, a pesticide that has been blamed for wiping out bee populations was banned for emergency use in the UK. Although sugar beet farmers criticized the ban, it was welcomed by ecologists who saw it as an opportunity… Continue reading What went right this week: praise for doing nothing, plus more