Tag: Positive News

In Paris, residents are once again taking a dip in the Seine River after years of extensive clean-up efforts. The city’s iconic river is now swim-friendly for the first time in over a century, thanks to a significant overhaul of the sewage system that was proposed back in the 1980s. Lifeguards are overseeing swimmers in… Continue reading Urban swimming: six European cities that revived river bathing

People were asked to share their thoughts on what abundance means to them, and the responses varied from love to connection to art. One person shared how abundance, to them, represents the overwhelming support and care they received after becoming disabled. They emphasized the importance of the love shown by family and friends during difficult… Continue reading What abundance means to you

th a statue in nearby Victoria Tower Gardens in 1930, Fawcett, leader of the non-violent National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies, had to wait until 2018 for her moment. The statue depicts her at 50, the age she was when the NUWSS was founded. She stands casually, using a sign reading “Courage Calls to Courage… Continue reading Monuments of change: London’s statues honouring remarkable women

A collection of immersive sounds from around 270 Unesco world heritage sites is now available for free online, allowing virtual travelers to embark on a sonic journey without leaving their homes. Sound artist Stuart Fowkes has been curating field recordings for the Cities and Memory project for over a decade, amassing a library of more… Continue reading Hearing the world’s wonders: project shares hundreds of audible gems

Britain to ban toxic lead ammunition Lead ammunition is to be banned in England, Scotland and Wales, the UK government announced this week – a move campaigners said was an overdue win for wildlife. According to the government, the ban will prevent the release of around 7,000 tonnes of toxic metal into fields, forests and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

In the latest release of Positive News magazine, Editor-in-chief Lucy Purdy introduces a collection of inspiring stories that challenge the conventional narrative. US author and activist Rebecca Solnit emphasizes the power of storytelling in times of crisis, highlighting the importance of reimagining what is possible. The articles in this issue focus on individuals who are… Continue reading Creating – not just awaiting – the future. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine

A groundbreaking discovery has been made by a biotech company in the United States, introducing a plastic-consuming fungi that could revolutionize the way we deal with disposable nappies worldwide. According to UN statistics, approximately 250 million single-use nappies are discarded every day, posing a significant environmental challenge. These nappies can take hundreds of years to… Continue reading Spore and peace: fungi power a quiet revolution in nappy waste

Renowned actor Brian Cox shares his thoughts on the evolution of humanity, his passion for classic films, and his aversion to cremation. Cox’s daily routine includes waking up, enjoying a cup of coffee, and catching up on the news via the BBC’s Today programme. Despite the current challenges faced by society, Cox remains optimistic about… Continue reading Life lessons: actor Brian Cox on what life so far has taught him

Speaking of urban greenery … Car-sized urban gardens are creating a buzz in Britain – and not just among pollinators. Highlighting how parking spaces can be converted into urban oases, three ‘parklets’ scooped a silver award at the coveted Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in London. The demonstration gardens, created by Surrey county council, come… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

An innovative approach to art has led to the creation of eco-friendly ink derived from sustainably farmed seaweed. This groundbreaking initiative, a collaboration between the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Artwise, seeks to support ocean conservation projects both in the UK and globally. Known as Art For Your Oceans (AFYO), the project initially… Continue reading Drawing from the deep: seaweed ink makes waves for ocean conservation