Tag: Positive News

Experts working towards the Inner Development Goals believe that personal shifts are the missing piece in achieving progress towards the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs). While the UN focuses on investing in evidence-based science and solutions, members of the Inner Development group believe that true change will come from looking inwards at our own… Continue reading Can the Inner Development Goals help us create a more sustainable future?

Valentine’s Day is often dismissed as a “Hallmark holiday” created by marketers to exploit our emotions. However, contrary to popular belief, the holiday has been celebrated for centuries, long before capitalism came into play. The earliest evidence of a Valentine’s letter written in English dates back to 1477, when Margery Brews of Norfolk, England, sent a… Continue reading How do you avoid the Valentine’s Day consumer-fest while celebrating love?

Athletes have been speaking out on climate change. Innes FitzGerald, the 17-year-old English Schools cross country champion, refused to travel to Australia for the World Championships due to her worries about carbon emissions. FitzGerald’s stance earned her the title of Young Athlete of the Year at the BBC Green Sports Awards 2023. Athletes such as… Continue reading Gamechangers: the sports stars speaking out on the climate

This week has seen a number of positive developments on different fronts. Firstly, the European Union reported a major decrease in CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels. This is the largest reduction seen in the bloc’s history, with renewables driving the decline that saw a 25% year-on-year reduction in CO2 emissions from power generation in… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about

According to new research, people have the ability to rise above their tribalist tendencies and significantly increase their “moral circle” of care. Tribalism often compels humans to place loyalty and familiarity above reason and compassion, but it can also be harmless and even enjoyable, such as supporting a beloved sports team. However, the so-called “culture… Continue reading Major research suggests humans can break free from tribalism

XO Bikes, a south London-based social enterprise is training ex-offenders in bike repair and maintenance with the aim of keeping them from reoffending as they reintegrate into society. What began as an idea by the company’s co-founder, Stef Jones, is now breaking cycles of reoffending with almost two years of training. The social enterprise restores… Continue reading Back in the saddle: the bike brand staffed by prison leavers

Travel organisations around the world are making efforts to ensure that travelling is made more comfortable for visitors who are visually impaired or autistic. Traveleyes, a UK-based travel company, specialises in trips for the blind, offering discounted prices for sighted travellers who are paired with blind travellers as their guides. The company was founded in… Continue reading Three good things: tour operators innovating for blind and neurodiverse people

Using personal narratives of mental health struggles in a digital library format can help others in their own recovery, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Nottingham. The team collected hundreds of different audio, video, written and image files recounting different stories of recovery, to understand their effectiveness in mental health… Continue reading ‘This too shall pass.’ World-first study proves the power of mental health recovery stories

Three educational projects aimed at addressing climate anxiety, food insecurity and helping young people with visual impairments have been awarded funding in the first Big Education Challenge. The prize fund, run by education charity Big Change, aims to support the development of “bold ideas that have the potential to transform education and learning”. Winners of… Continue reading Three good things: transformative educational projects

In this week’s news roundup, there are several positive stories to report. Cameroon has become the first country to begin routine vaccinations against malaria, which is seen as a transformative chapter in public health history. The vaccine is free for children up to the age of six months, and it’s expected that it will reduce… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news you should know about