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Responsible business: the new generation of leaders who put nature first

What does strong leadership look in a world faced with a climate emergency? Two pioneering projects are switching from a focus on growth or competition to one that is more focused on interconnection and kindness. Imagine you’re standing alone in a clearing in a secluded forest. You might be able to hear the wind rustling […]

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022: the winning images

The winning shots capture nature at its best and serve as a reminder of the urgent need to conserve it. Karine Aigner, a US-based photographer, has been officially declared Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 for her remarkable Shot of A buzzing ball of cactus honey bees spinning over Texas’s hot sand. The beautiful close-up (main picture) […]

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Amid the climate gloom, surging renewables bring a ray of hope

Are we at a positive tipping moment in the race for decarbonisation? Paul Rogers, emeritus professor at Bradford University, England, discusses the reasons to be cautiously optimistic about green energy. The World Meteorological Organization has released the latest warning about the global warming impact. reported recentlyThe future effects of extreme weather on world energy supplies […]

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The world’s first floating city is coming soon to the Maldives

Construction is underway in the Maldives for a floating city to house 20,000 people – a trailblazing solution to rising sea levels and an overcrowded capital city A foating city is being built in the Maldives’ turquoise lagoon. It includes shops, houses, restaurants, and shops. The futuristic feat in architecture was inaugurated this summer. It […]

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The world’s first floating city is coming soon to the Maldives

Construction is underway in the Maldives for a floating city to house 20,000 people – a trailblazing solution to rising sea levels and an overcrowded capital city In a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives, a foating city is beginning to take shape. Consisting of houses, restaurants, shops, a school and a hospital, the futuristic feat […]

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20 sustainability heroes making waves in 2022 – FFA

Sustainability – whether it’s around the environmental impact of the underwear you just bought, or how you heat your home – is a topic on many people’s lips. Although we hear more about the laggards and less about the leaders, there are many people, projects, and companies that are making real changes. Each year, the […]

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What went right this week: the music venue powered by dance, plus more

Positive News published the post What went right this Week: The music venue powered by dancing, plus other articles, first.

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‘Asphalt art’ is making roads safer – and is coming to a junction near you

Junctions with murals had a halving effect on pedestrian accidents. More colourful artworks are now being planned for other intersections. Street art is bringing more than just a feelgood boost to drab city centre junctions – it is saving lives, too. In Kansas City, US, a “daunting and dangerous” intersection is one of many that […]

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The free online course that teaches you how to decode the media

If you find the mainstream news depressing, you’re not alone. According to a survey, 38% of us now avoid news, up from 29% in 2017. a recent survey by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The News Literacy Network was established to address this problem. It teaches people how to interact with the […]

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How to look after your mental health this winter, according to you

We asked Positive News readers to share their winter mental health tips. This is what they had a lot to say about everything from mushroom foraging to ice-baths We asked Positive News readers to share their tips and tricks for better mental health during winter to mark World Mental Health Day today. We received a […]

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