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This week’s good news roundup includes a historic climate deal, a breakthrough in pregnancy sickness research, the success of two endangered animal species, and the return of a national bird species to a city after 150 years. Nearly 200 nations agreed to “transition away from fossil fuels” at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, described… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

At the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai, fossil fuel industry vested interests were apparent, with major oil-producing countries in opposition to the final deal. However, the deal is considered historic as it calls on all countries to transition away from fossil fuels to achieve net-zero by 2050. This is the first time this language has… Continue reading Even as the heat has been on in Dubai, the renewables juggernaut has gathered pace

This week has seen some positive developments in different parts of the world. For one, the rate of deforestation in the Amazon has decreased by 55.8% as compared to last year. Amazon Conservation, a charity that monitors deforestation across nine countries, attributes this success to impactful efforts to halt tree loss, especially in Brazil. Another… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Temperate rainforests across England will receive a £750m boost as part of a new government strategy that was published in response to a petition signed by tens of thousands of people. However, there are criticisms regarding the strategy’s lack of an overarching goal or any commitments to granting legal protections to more rainforest sites. Campaigners… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

A report from the thinktank Demos has suggested that getting companies to value social and environmental impact, in addition to profit, could give the UK economy a much-needed boost. The report calls for rewriting Companies Act in a way to balance purpose with profit. Demos argues that the outcome of this change would generate a… Continue reading Could purpose-led firms lift the UK’s flagging economy?

In light of soaring rents, the ‘Airbnb effect’, and the upcoming general election, the UK’s housing crisis is back in the spotlight. Solving this issue is imperative, and governments have previously been unable to get a grip on the situation. The current government’s levelling up bill is seen as a missed chance to implement planning… Continue reading Seven solutions to ease the UK’s housing crisis

This week brought about a number of positive news stories. A group of British millionaires urged the government to introduce a wealth tax to combat the nation’s deteriorating public services and rising tax burden. The activist group Patriotic Millionaires projected calls for a wealth tax onto the Treasury building in London as a way to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

The majority of Black Friday deals are not a good deal, as shown by new research by the consumer group Which?. The company analysed over 200 deals from eight major shops, including Amazon, Argos, Currys and John Lewis, and discovered that 98% of the bargains on offer were cheaper or the same price at any… Continue reading Black Friday: seven things to do instead of buying stuff

This week was filled with positive news from around the world. The Earthshot Prize announced its winners, offering £1m to five eco-innovators with solutions to environmental problems. Among those awarded were a company that offers easier-to-recycle batteries for electric vehicles, a scheme to reduce food waste and a community initiative that helps protect Andean forests.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about