What went right this week: Australia’s four-day week experiment, plus more
Australia’s four-day week trial ‘boosted productivity’ The results of an Australian four-day week trial are in, and show that almost…
What went right this week: the life-saving malaria jab, plus more
Malaria vaccine ‘significantly reducing’ child deaths African countries that were first to roll out a breakthrough malaria vaccine have seen…
15 of the best quotes from Sir David Attenborough
On his 100th birthday, we share some of our favourite quotes from the broadcaster and natural historian “You know, it’s…
What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more
The world ‘entered the age of electricity’ Fossil fuels are losing their grip on the global energy market as renewables…
Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040
Dutch inventor Boyan Slat believes that the world’s ocean plastic crisis could be dramatically reduced within the next 15 years…
Second act: the pioneers giving green tech a new spin
Driven by ingenuity, vision and grit, forward-thinking clean-tech leaders are giving yesterday’s hardware a second life – turning it into…
London’s unique charity-led restaurant gets a makeover
The London restaurant employing people who have experienced homelessness has relaunched as 130 Primrose, with a MasterChef judge joining as…
What went right this week: power to England’s renters, plus more
A new law that will strengthen the rights of renters in England came into force On Friday, 1 May, the…
Can fermented food move beyond the hype?
Fermented foods have gone from niche health-shop staples to supermarket mainstays, promising everything from better digestion to a more sustainable…
What went right this week: a triumph of people power, plus more
A reader-led literary prize revealed its shortlist A new literary prize launched to help writers sidestep barriers to getting published…
The surprise pushback against America’s junk food culture – Positive News
Improbable guidance from Washington urging Americans to ditch ultra-processed food echoes the work of a British GP whose patients are…
Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage
Energy storage is a crucial component of the UK’s power network, but these systems range radically in terms of scale…
What is a Carbon Footprint? A Simple Guide for Beginners (2026 Edition)
Have you ever wondered about the actual impact your daily life has on the planet? We often hear the term…
What went right this week: a healthy kickstart for school dinners, plus more
The spring market season kicked off It’s that most promising time of year, when blossom perfumes the air, birds chirp,…
The sustainable London markets championing local makers
From handmade goods on Brick Lane to vintage fashion and classic cars at King’s Cross, London’s markets are opening this…
What does the new £1bn investment in community energy really mean?
It’s the largest public investment in community-owned green power in the UK to date. But what exactly is being promised,…
‘King of the birds’ set to return to England’s skies
One of Britain’s most iconic birds, the golden eagle, could soon soar over England again after more than 150 years…
What went right this week: a ‘global milestone’ for ocean conservation, plus more
‘Global milestone’ as 10% of the ocean is protected Nations have achieved “an important global milestone” for people and planet,…
Bright idea shines hope on struggling pollinators
Red light therapy has long been used by humans to improve skin health, slow signs of ageing and soothe sore…
Five ways to turn eco-anxiety into something positive
Five ways to turn eco-anxiety into something positive – Positive News Feeling stuck in climate anxiety? These five small actions…