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t: 400;”>a good year in terms of reducing violent crime. Meanwhile, the UK has seen its murder rate go from around 26 in 100,000 people in the 1500s, down to around one in 100,000 people today. The UK has experienced a long-term reduction in strikingly similar patterns to what’s been witnessed in Brazil, with the trend… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Paul Bent, a 40-year-old regional director of a London-based estate agent, did not have the most present father figure growing up. His father was separated from his mother early on, leaving Paul feeling a sense of abandonment throughout his childhood. This experience led Paul to vow to be a different kind of father to his… Continue reading Footie practice, breaking patterns and presence: how millennial fathers are reshaping parenthood

In a world facing environmental challenges, the prospects for wildlife populations can seem bleak. From climate crisis to habitat destruction, the threats are numerous and dire. However, amidst the gloom, there are silver linings that offer hope and inspiration for conservation efforts globally. The Rewilding Futures conference held in Cambridge this year showcased numerous success… Continue reading Resurgent tuna and rebounding elephants: the dogged conservation efforts bearing fruit

In an innovative blend of music and nature, musician Ellie Wilson has created a captivating composition called Moth x Human, inspired by moth flight data. Wilson’s piece, commissioned by producer and charity Oxford Contemporary Music with support from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, made its debut at the Bradford 2025 UK City of… Continue reading Violinist composes music from moth flight data to highlight insect decline

ring treatment for the disease has reduced by 91%, from 100 million to 9.1 million, since 2015. In addition, 11 countries have eliminated the condition since the launch of the WHO’s Global Alliance for the Elimination of Trachoma by 2020. Trachoma can lead to debilitating eyelid scarring and ulceration, and is responsible for the visual… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A new art museum focusing on migration has recently opened its doors in Rotterdam, in the vicinity where Albert Einstein sought refuge and embarked on a new journey to the United States. The Fenix museum is a pivotal part of the revitalization project in the Katendrecht neighborhood, previously known for Rotterdam’s red-light district and Europe’s… Continue reading A museum on the move: new institution captures human stories of migration

margin”> “The festival created opportunities for people to explore the breadth of our coastline and to reflect on their personal connection to it,” said artistic director Ali Pretty. “We have lived alongside the sea for millennia and are only now beginning to understand how we have shaped and been shaped by it.” Kinetika is now… Continue reading Waves of creativity bring the UK coastline to life in Beach of Dreams project

Síofra Caherty embarked on a mission to create a basic white tee with complete traceability and discovered the intricate yet rewarding world of ethical fashion. The simple white T-shirt, a staple in many wardrobes, with over 2bn sold globally each year, is predominantly made from 100% cotton. However, when Caherty, a sustainable bags designer from… Continue reading Anything but basic: why one designer took two years to make the perfect white T-shirt

ccessfully settling into their new home,” said Emmanuel de Merode, director of Virunga National Park.  The reintroduction was a collaboration between the park, Gorilla Doctors and the Congolese Wildlife Authority, with support from the U.S.-based charity Global Wildlife Conservation. The gorillas were rescued by authorities in the DRC in 2019 during a sting operation to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

, however, Nijsse notes: it’s more efficient to leave a battery partly charged than to discharge it fully, so EV batteries might not be fully available for grid services. Get Positive News delivered to your door, plus a range of gifts Support journalism that reports on good things in the world Subscribe here It isn’t… Continue reading ‘It’s a virtuous spiral, and it’s just beginning’: electric vehicles as mini power plants