Developing Mental Wealth, a Positive News photo series, features photographs from skilled snappers worldwide taken in the hope of raising awareness on the issue of mental health. The photographers have taken some of their best shots to tell the stories of how people, who have suffered from mental health illnesses, have prevailed and rebuilt their… Continue reading From Lagos to Lima: seven striking photos from our trailblazing mental health series
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Call of the wild: can this song breathe life into our barren spruce plantations?
A new single is aiming to raise awareness of the lack of biodiversity in UK conifer plantations. Where Now A Dark Wood Stands, by Scottish composer Alexander Chapman Campbell and folk singer Julie Fowlis, encourages the reimagining of timber forests so that nature can flourish in them. The country’s dense planting of conifers creates dark,… Continue reading Call of the wild: can this song breathe life into our barren spruce plantations?
A good turn: the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower – in pictures
Swedish startup Modvion has constructed the world’s tallest wooden turbine tower, pioneering the use of wood in wind turbine technology. While steel has been the typical construction material for wind turbines in the past, the trend for taller towers and remote locations has made transport and production a logistical nightmare. This, coupled with the embodied… Continue reading A good turn: the world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower – in pictures
The city where ‘the future has already arrived’
Utrecht, a city in the Netherlands, is providing a glimpse of what cities could look like in a decade. One example is Catharijnesingel, which was a six-lane road for cars but has now been transformed into a canal for boating and nature. The project, which cost around €1bn, began after a referendum in 2002, where… Continue reading The city where ‘the future has already arrived’
Together: changing times captured poolside in Cape Town
Michelle Sank’s portrait of four young girls enjoying the view at Sea Point Pavilion has been announced as one of the 10 category winners in the Sony World Photography Awards open competition. The photograph, part of her Ballade series, captures changes in Cape Town and South Africa since the end of apartheid. Although formerly a… Continue reading Together: changing times captured poolside in Cape Town
Not your average bank statement: what 10 years of impact investing looks like
Ethex, a not-for-profit investment platform, has invested more than £115m to push for social and environmental transformation over the last decade. The platform has sent this amount to ethical businesses across the UK, raised from around 25,000 everyday investors who contribute as little as £100. Ethex investors aim for a return of up to 6.5%,… Continue reading Not your average bank statement: what 10 years of impact investing looks like
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Amidst all the negative news, there are always positive stories to be found. Here are some good news stories from this week: Cancer mortality rates in the UK have dropped by 37% in men and 33% in women since 1993, according to a recent Cancer Research UK study. The biggest decrease was in cervical cancer… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Lima’s neurodiverse picnic movement is liberating Peruvians from stigma and abuse
A movement of neurodivergent individuals in Peru is advocating for change in the country. Coordinated through picnics in public parks, the Peruvian Neurodivergent Coalition (CNP) is challenging prevailing attitudes toward bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism. Attendees at the picnics choose coloured tapes to identify their “social battery”. Green indicates a desire to participate in activities while… Continue reading Lima’s neurodiverse picnic movement is liberating Peruvians from stigma and abuse
The architect who has designed lingerie for the post-mastectomy body
Katy Marks, an award-winning architect and cancer survivor, has created a one-cup bra called “Uno,” designed for women who have undergone a mastectomy. The product is a revolutionary design that celebrates the asymmetry of the body, with a range that extends to FF/G cup sizes and open-source patterns available for download around the world. The… Continue reading The architect who has designed lingerie for the post-mastectomy body
The climate cafe helping eco-anxious Africans find hope amid the heat
As the climate crisis worsens with increased heat and flooding, Nigeria is at the forefront of the problem. Shockingly, only three in ten Nigerians are aware of this serious issue. Youth activist Jennifer Uchendu is working tirelessly to change this, one conversation at a time. Living on the outskirts of Lagos, 29-year-old banker Akindipe Akinjisola… Continue reading The climate cafe helping eco-anxious Africans find hope amid the heat