Author: Martin Wright

output from solar arrays is tough. “It’s really hard to do this accurately,” Donti says. “It depends on so many factors – the time of day, the weather, even the reflections of sunlight off buildings. For a long time, these sites have been treated as a black box, with average output values. But these can… Continue reading ‘I’ve found my community’: the woman bringing AI and climate science together

A resurgence of land defenders is emerging in various parts of the world, from war zones to inner-city London. These individuals are spearheading efforts to reclaim soil, space, and power through community gardens and regenerative actions. The significance of a garden and the land it occupies cannot be overstated, especially at a time when access… Continue reading From war zones to city plots, grassroots growers are transforming land and lives

her’s thus far on the journey of the group, Greenwell reflects on the rapid embrace of their message. “I was also really taken by how the simple act of joining the group made people feel better, whether or not they decided to delay giving their child a phone – it was a decision that made… Continue reading Smartphone Free Childhood: the unstoppable rise of a culture-shifting campaign

Sian Taylor Philips is not your typical professor – instead of a mundane job, she finds joy in fine-tuning government health policy to make evidence-based decisions. As a professor of population health at Warwick University, she is a key player in health screening, working alongside the best scientists and doctors to improve the NHS. For… Continue reading Transforming tomorrow’s healthcare through science

Exercise is often touted as a method to combat aging-related health issues. Adding a scenic backdrop to your workout can enhance the experience even further. As I relaxed after a game of cricket, Ralph made a remark that stuck with me. He mentioned that between the ages of 50 and 60, individuals begin to notice… Continue reading Health and happiness: why walking holidays combine the best of both worlds for older people

In a world facing environmental challenges, the prospects for wildlife populations can seem bleak. From climate crisis to habitat destruction, the threats are numerous and dire. However, amidst the gloom, there are silver linings that offer hope and inspiration for conservation efforts globally. The Rewilding Futures conference held in Cambridge this year showcased numerous success… Continue reading Resurgent tuna and rebounding elephants: the dogged conservation efforts bearing fruit

, however, Nijsse notes: it’s more efficient to leave a battery partly charged than to discharge it fully, so EV batteries might not be fully available for grid services. Get Positive News delivered to your door, plus a range of gifts Support journalism that reports on good things in the world Subscribe here It isn’t… Continue reading ‘It’s a virtuous spiral, and it’s just beginning’: electric vehicles as mini power plants

nly want the cheapest possible option when it comes to energy. “They have always wanted the best”, he explained. “But if you’re poor, you never talk about ‘best’. You talk about access.” “Our entire focus is, how do you get our end user – internationally – to feel empowered?” he added. “Our fundamental belief is… Continue reading Making light work: solar’s potential to lift rural Indians out of poverty

Untold Narratives, a project founded by journalist and producer Lucy Hannah, has been supporting women writers in Afghanistan for the past three and a half years since the Taliban seized Kabul. The group has provided a platform for writers, particularly women, who have been “marginalised by community or conflict”, enabling them to express themselves despite… Continue reading A chronicle of courage: the programme keeping Afghan women’s words alive

ReSpace Projects is a social enterprise based in London that specialises in transforming empty and derelict buildings into useful sites with the agreement of local councils and landlords. Founder Gee Sinha initially became involved in reclaiming commercial properties that remained vacant and disused, often for years. Sinha lived in a squat after becoming homeless in… Continue reading Value in the meantime: the social enterprise transforming London’s empty buildings