Category: Positive News

In the latest edition of Positive News magazine, Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy welcomes readers to a season of celebration and natural beauty. Quoting the late actor Robin Williams, Purdy acknowledges the joy that comes with the arrival of spring, from the blossoming trees to the intricate nests of wildlife in her own garden. It’s a time… Continue reading Tuning into abundance. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine

The northern bald ibis, also known as the Waldrapp, has made a remarkable comeback in Europe, thanks to the efforts of dedicated conservationists. For years, the species was extinct in central Europe due to hunting and habitat loss. In response, the Waldrapp team in Austria has been working tirelessly since 2004 to reintroduce the birds… Continue reading Soaring high with a flock of birds and their human ‘foster parents’

In today’s competitive job market, employees are increasingly seeking workplaces that prioritize people and progress over profit. As the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to shape the way we work, job seekers are placing more value on companies that align with their personal values and offer forward-thinking environments. This shift in focus goes beyond… Continue reading Beyond the ping pong table: new certification endorses truly progressive employers

on had saved more lives than it cost The costs of responding to climate change have been outweighed by the benefits of clean air and improved health, according to a global analysis. Researchers, led by US thinktank the Energy Policy Institute, found that spending fuelled by the Paris Agreement had saved 300,000 lives in 2018,… Continue reading What went right this week: ‘scientific asylum’ in Europe, plus more

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

Oswestry, Shropshire is now joining the ranks of fashion-forward cities like London, Paris, and Milan with a unique shared wardrobe scheme that allows visitors to the library to leave with a fresh outfit. Lizzie Dibble, the mastermind behind this clothes lending project, envisions it as a way to breathe new life into the UK’s struggling… Continue reading Check out my threads! The local library where you can borrow a new outfit

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

Exploring the connection between mental wellbeing and seed saving is shedding light on the positive impact this activity can have. Catherine Howell, who has been involved in community food projects for over 15 years, noticed a potential correlation between saving and sharing seeds and the well-being of growers. To further investigate this, Howell initiated a… Continue reading Growing and sharing seeds can boost mental health

on could deliver jobs boom Investing in net zero emissions could create millions of good-quality jobs in the UK, a new report showed. The analysis by think tank Autonomy estimated that 1.82 million jobs could be created by 2030, and 2.65 million by 2040 through government action on the climate crisis. “This climate plan builds… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

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