How do you look after your mental health as winter approaches? – FFA
Autumn. Autumn leaves, fading light and earthy colours, that nostalgic feeling for the summer gone by. For many, it’s the most beautiful season. For others, it’s tinged with anxiety about the encroaching winter; the long nights, the cold days, not getting out the house as much. There are also concerns about heating homes, keeping lights […]
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10 things we learned while making the new issue of FFA
10 things we learned during the making of the new issue Positive News – Positive News Did you know that Indigenous peoples use GPS to fight deforestation and Michelin-starred chefs microwave mash, and that solving homelessness can be easier than you think? We didn’t either until we created the new issue Did you know that […]
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What went right this week: a river reborn, plus more positive news
A date was set to swim in the Seine Parisians are ready to swim in its waters again, a century after being banned from swimming in the Seine. This week, it was announced that public swimming will be allowed at certain locations in Paris starting in 2025. It follows extensive (and costly) efforts to clean […]
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Mark Rylance’s solution to bad news? It’s all in the new issue of FFA magazine
The new Positive News magazine is now available. Daisy Greenwell, the acting editor, shares some of her highlights. She includes a candid interview and a credible solution to homelessness. “Where do you get your stories?” It’s the question I’m asked the most; “It must be tricky finding enough good news to fill a whole magazine,” […]
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Electric ‘flying’ ferries are about to take off in Stockholm – FFA
The Swedish capital’s dirty diesel ferries will soon be superseded by a greener, sleeker fleet that run on electricity A sea change in commuting launches in Stockholm next month with the arrival of a ‘flying’ ferry that runs on electricity. The Swedish capital relies on more than 60 diesel-burning diesel ferries to transport its 2.4 […]
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The techno ‘clean-up raves’ restoring Ukraine – FFA
In a spirit to rebuild towns devastated by Russian artillery, Ukrainian DJs spin the vinyl in bombed out buildings. The rave scene is known for its DIY attitude to hard partying. But, in Ukraine, techno heads have combined dance events and the rehabilitation of abandoned buildings. Repair TogetherThe event attracted 200 people from all over […]
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Healing of the deep: Cornwall’s 100ft therapy sailing ship
Joe Sabien, a child in foster care, used to run to and fro to the coast as a refuge. The salvation he found in the sea now forms the basis of his life’s work, as founder of a pioneering ‘blue health’ charity that uses sailing as therapy Imagine. It’s the 1970s. London. You’re eight. No […]
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What went right this week: ‘Historic’ law to turn Welsh farming sustainable, plus more – FFA
Wales has a new law that supports sustainable farming Wales will be the one to implement agricultural reforms that combat climate change and pay farmers for protecting the environment. The Welsh government said its “historic” Agriculture BillSustainable farming will be supported by the, which has been in development since the 2016 Brexit vote. A new […]
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Nature restoration: what is it and how can it help us reach net zero? – FFA
The UK government and big business are aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Regenerating and restoring nature is a key part of this strategy. But what does the natural environment have to do about emissions? “It took nine minutes to flood the whole house. Every room downstairs,” said David Horne, a resident […]
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The label you touch to know if your food’s gone bad – and the woman pioneering it – FFA
Supermarkets are dropping best before dates on some products, encouraging people to judge an item’s freshness for themselves. What about those dates that are important but not always accurate? Solveiga Pakštaitė has a solution, and it feels good Solveiga Pakštaitė never set out to tackle the world’s food waste problem. She actually came up with […]
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