Numerous experts and contributors to Positive News have shared their ideas on how to restore faith in politics ahead of a UK election that comes at a time when trust in politics and politicians is at an all-time low. Enchantment issues are not exclusive to the UK; many western democracies are seen to struggle to function… Continue reading UK election: how to mend politics, according to you
Category: Positive News
Can a new government supercharge the UK’s clean energy revolution?
A new report from the energy industry highlights ways in which the UK could revive the clean energy revolution. Good Energy’s Head of Policy, Kit Dixon, believes there are affordable ways for a new government to transform the country’s energy system and he even sees some climate-positive policies outlined in the leading parties’ manifestos. While energy policy… Continue reading Can a new government supercharge the UK’s clean energy revolution?
What can we learn from ‘supercommunicators’?
Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More
What went right this week: the good news that matters
This week has brought with it a fair amount of good news, from important legal decisions to scientific breakthroughs. Researchers have discovered that conserving only 1.2% of the Earth’s land could save thousands of threatened animal and plant species from extinction. Their findings indicate that protecting 16,825 at-risk areas over the next five years could… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters
The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world
Over 500 creatives and entrepreneurs from around the globe have responded to the call of the annual Redesign Everything Challenge by creating sustainable designs to combat the climate crisis. The ethos behind the initiative is to encourage bolder ideas that tackle the plethora of environmental challenges we face. Eleven winning products have already been showcased,… Continue reading The innovations unleashing the power of design to create a more sustainable and fairer world
Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it
New research has found that many politicians rate their mental health as “low” due to the stress associated with the job. The Berlin-based non-profit organisation, the Apolitical Foundation, produced a report called “Mere Mortals” which assessed the mental wellbeing of politicians worldwide. The report found that 41% of politicians’ mental health was rated as low… Continue reading Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it
From kimchi to kefir: why ancient wisdom on food fermentation remains good for our gut
Fermented foods have been consumed by cultures across the world throughout history to improve gut health. Food researcher and author Rain Kuldjärv shared the origin story of these foods. According to Kuldjärv, breadcrumbs discovered in the Jordan Valley dated back over 14,000 years, which signifies how bread was made using some form of fermentation process… Continue reading From kimchi to kefir: why ancient wisdom on food fermentation remains good for our gut
‘There’s a lot of space now for solutions.’ Meet the hosts of the Positive News podcast
Doctor Radha Modgil and journalist Seyi Rhodes are co-hosting a new series of the Positive News podcast, the six-part series, Developing Mental Wealth. In it, the pair explore “practical ways” to improve mental health, with a focus on communities in economically developing countries in Africa and South America. Each episode examines a different solution to… Continue reading ‘There’s a lot of space now for solutions.’ Meet the hosts of the Positive News podcast
We want to know: what would make you more likely to engage with politics?
It comes as no surprise that the latest British Social Attitudes survey reveals public trust and confidence in the UK government is at a record low. A general discontent is present due to perceived broken promises, struggling public services, and the anger caused by Partygate lies. There’s much discussion surrounding what needs to change to… Continue reading We want to know: what would make you more likely to engage with politics?
‘No longer passive subjects’. Care-leavers tell their stories
Free Loaves on Fridays is a recent anthology with more than 100 care-experienced voices, including poetry, essays, stories, and open letters that brings out a complete and nuanced picture. The anthology by the editor, Rebekah Pierre, published through Unbound, includes narratives of individuals aged from under 13 to almost 70, revealing the experiences following foster… Continue reading ‘No longer passive subjects’. Care-leavers tell their stories