Author: Robin Eveleigh

llery-click” href=”https://www.positive.news/a-path-timeline/most-read-winners/”> Most Read The most popular articles from Positive News 20 good news facts we learned in June Discover 20 positive stories In this article, Amina Hatia, a midwife, is highlighted for her dedication to supporting disadvantaged parents and those whose native language is not English. She recalls the impact a positive birth experience… Continue reading Helping people to feel empowered and supported when they become parents 


Yeo Valley Organic has been a pioneer in making organic food accessible to the masses, and now they are spearheading a new movement towards regenerative agriculture. Farmer Tim Mead from Yeo Valley Organic emphasizes the importance of companion planting, where different crops are grown together to enhance crop resilience and soil Read the full article… Continue reading Regenerative agriculture isn’t misty-eyed nostalgia, it’s the future

2025/08/pexels-lorena-lencekic-3479961-e1754589703295-512×512-c-center.jpg” class=”half-and-half__image” alt=””> These seaweed snacks could cut methane emissions from cows A side of kelp will soon come to a field near you, as a team of food scientists develop a seaweed-based feed that could halve cow methane emissions.  Existing trials have shown that dairy cows who chow down on Ascophyllum nodosum, an algae… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

hel Denis-Ryan, NHS England’s national advisor on equalities and health inequalities, and will be supported by an expert panel to help fill the gaps in research and understanding. Denis-Ryan said: “By better understanding the health needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ people we will be in a stronger position to help them get the care and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A Glasgow-based startup is revolutionizing the use of discarded fishing gear by repurposing them into stylish, origami-inspired planters. Known as POTR, the company aims to tackle ghost gear by creating geometric plant pots from plastic obtained from abandoned fishing nets. These ‘ocean pots’ are said to be the first of their kind, with each featuring… Continue reading Plastic with a past: traceable pots made from reclaimed fishing nets


A collection of immersive sounds from around 270 Unesco world heritage sites is now available for free online, allowing virtual travelers to embark on a sonic journey without leaving their homes. Sound artist Stuart Fowkes has been curating field recordings for the Cities and Memory project for over a decade, amassing a library of more… Continue reading Hearing the world’s wonders: project shares hundreds of audible gems

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by a biotech company in the United States, introducing a plastic-consuming fungi that could revolutionize the way we deal with disposable nappies worldwide. According to UN statistics, approximately 250 million single-use nappies are discarded every day, posing a significant environmental challenge. These nappies can take hundreds of years to… Continue reading Spore and peace: fungi power a quiet revolution in nappy waste

An innovative approach to art has led to the creation of eco-friendly ink derived from sustainably farmed seaweed. This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Artwise, seeks to support ocean conservation projects both in the UK and globally. Known as Art For Your Oceans (AFYO), the project initially… Continue reading Drawing from the deep: seaweed ink makes waves for ocean conservation

Coral reefs span vast distances and various territories, creating challenges for conservation efforts. However, a novel migration map could offer a solution to bridging these gaps. Leatherback turtles travel thousands of kilometers from Indonesia to Oregon, while Arctic terns journey from pole to pole, showcasing the movement of these unique creatures that traverse the globe.… Continue reading The new map helping conservationists protect migratory species

In Switzerland, the expansion of solar energy has been hindered by local opposition and limited space availability. To meet climate goals, Switzerland needs to increase its solar energy output seven-fold by 2035. However, the scarcity of land for large-scale solar panel installations has posed a significant challenge in scaling up solar energy production. Many proposed… Continue reading Solar project reimagines railway network as clean energy lifelines