Solar power is on the rise globally, and the UK government has set its sights on a fivefold increase in solar capacity by 2035. However, arrays on farmland may soon be banned, meaning floating solar could be the answer. Renewable energy firm Trinzic has launched a campaign calling on the UK government to support 30GW… Continue reading Floating solar panels: the future of clean energy?
Tag: Positive News
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
This week saw a number of positive developments in the fight to protect our planet and our health. Here are some of the good news stories that made headlines: The UK government has announced its support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, reversing its previous backing for the controversial practice. The move was welcomed by… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
Six lifestyle choices that can slash your risk of developing dementia
New research from University College London suggests that dementia rates are set to double in England and Wales by 2024. Poor lifestyle choices have been identified as a key factor driving this sharp rise. Although promising strides towards defeating Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia – have recently been made, the old… Continue reading Six lifestyle choices that can slash your risk of developing dementia
The rogue rewilders taking Britain’s biodiversity into their own hands
Wildlife activists in Britain are taking matters into their own hands, illegally breeding butterflies, birds and beavers, and releasing them to stop their extinction and restore biodiversity across the country. According to a report by Positive News, hundreds of native plants and animals were lost over the past couple of centuries alone in Britain, and… Continue reading The rogue rewilders taking Britain’s biodiversity into their own hands
Use your bean: how the tiny but mighty legume is having a moment
Beans may hold the key to making our diets more sustainable and fighting climate change, according to research by academics at the University of Exeter. Swapping meat for plant-based foods like beans could trigger a “cascade of decarbonisation” capable of reducing deforestation, CO2 emissions and global malnutrition. With meat accounting for 60% of the planet’s… Continue reading Use your bean: how the tiny but mighty legume is having a moment
What went right this week: the good news you should know about
A survey has revealed that Europe’s youth are willing to make drastic lifestyle changes in the name of climate change. Conducted in seven European countries, the YouGov poll shows that 46% of respondents aged 18 to 24 back a ban on fossil fuel cars, compared to just 22% of respondents aged 65 and over. The… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about
The woman who turned her apartment into a hummingbird hospital
Catia Lattouf’s apartment in Mexico City is home to several sick hummingbirds. According to an ancient Mayan legend, anyone who cages a hummingbird is cursed by the gods. Therefore, Lattouf allows these tiny creatures to flit around freely within her apartment, their wings a blur as they beat the air about 50 times a second.… Continue reading The woman who turned her apartment into a hummingbird hospital
Welcome to the ‘golden age of medicine’ (plus, seven big breakthroughs)
Advancements in medicine are booming, with potential cures for diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and HIV on the horizon. We are entering a new era of medicine, with new breakthroughs happening all the time. There have been landmark moments in the development of modern medicine, such as the discovery of vaccines, anaesthesia, germ theory, and… Continue reading Welcome to the ‘golden age of medicine’ (plus, seven big breakthroughs)
What habit has most improved your life? We want to know
As winter approaches in the UK, many people find themselves retreating indoors and reflecting on their lives. Indeed, winter is a time for introspection, reflection, and making changes. According to Mayan culture, winter – particularly the solstice – is an ideal time to break away from old habits and create new ones. With this in… Continue reading What habit has most improved your life? We want to know
Revealed: the UK’s ‘best’ new buildings
The John Morden retirement centre in south London has been named the UK’s best new building by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The facility, designed with the principles of biophilic design, is intended to enable dementia-friendly wayfinding and active involvement in the community. The building was constructed around a mature cedar tree that… Continue reading Revealed: the UK’s ‘best’ new buildings