Category: Positive News

Here are some positive news stories from around the world this week: – In Europe, the European Union passed landmark biodiversity legislation that requires member states to begin restoring a fifth of the bloc’s land and oceans by the end of the decade. The legislation also aims to mitigate climate change and the effect of… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Hazel dormice in England’s ancient Forest of Dean are benefiting from high-level wildlife corridors designed to help them travel safely. Forestry England had to cut down trees in the area due to Chalara ash dieback, causing the habitats of endangered hazel dormice to be fragmented. However, two 20-metre-long ladders have been installed in the forest… Continue reading Ecologists roped in to help hazel dormice bridge the gap

Entrepreneurial Refugees in London Celebrated Through Photo Series Eight refugees who became entrepreneurs and based in London have been celebrated in a photo series created to mark Refugee Week 2024. The collection of portraits was created by JJ Keith, a photographer who has collaborated with The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network (TERN) on his wider project called… Continue reading From adversity to empowerment: eight refugee entrepreneurs – in pictures

Cenia Elizabeth Muñoz and her spouse, Angel, were afraid of becoming mere statistics of the widespread gang violence in their native El Salvador. They would switch off their lights every evening and hide from the gang members that operated nearby their house, as their lives were always at risk. Eventually, they fled the country and… Continue reading Life after: Escaping gang violence

Podcasts are a popular medium to stimulate human imagination, and can be accessed easily on the go. Listening to auditory input can also reduce stress and boost mental wellbeing. However, it can be difficult to identify the best podcasts among the avalanche of options available. Here are the top 10 podcasts including the recently-launched Positive… Continue reading 10 podcasts that are changing the world for the better

It’s been a good week for positive news, from the revival of Scotland’s rainforests to advancements in AI technology improving heart health. Here’s what you need to know: Scotland’s rainforests have received a boost thanks to a project collecting 2.2 million rare native seeds. The three-year project aims to grow 1.5 million native trees from… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

The annual Portrait of Humanity award has released its shortlist, showcasing a range of emotional and profound images of our society. These images are said to capture the strength and beauty of humanity, and are a testament to the resilience of local communities even in the face of great adversity. This year’s competition features moments… Continue reading Portrait of Humanity: moving photos of beauty and resilience

Shalina Patel, a National Teaching Award-winning teacher, has written a book called The History Lessons, which celebrates hidden histories often overlooked in school history classes. The book takes a fresh look at established narratives and addresses uncomfortable truths about colonialism and Britain’s role in the slave trade. Patel uses a whistlestop tour of history to… Continue reading Teacher’s tome plugs the gaps from our collective history books

A new botany project is allowing gamers to step away from their screens and connect with nature in a tangible way. Dubbed Seed Saga, the pilot programme key element lies in the ability of gamers to cultivate plants that they may have encountered in their favourite video games. Guild Wars, a popular roleplaying game widely… Continue reading How the virtual world is inspiring gamers to become botanists

Positive News has launched a new podcast series that opens with six episodes exploring mental health solutions. The series, hosted by medical doctor Radha Modgil and journalist Seyi Rhodes, features interviews with people from around the world focusing on community-based and low-cost initiatives. The first episode profiles hairdressers in Ivory Coast who are becoming mental health… Continue reading Heard the good news? The Positive News Podcast has just launched