What went right this week: saving snow leopards, and more positive news
An award was won for a project to save snow leopards It is one of the defining questions of our time: how do we save species while improving the lives of the world’s poorest? One Central Asian organization may have the answer. India-based Snow Leopard TrustThe model of conservation in which big cats are protected […]
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Effective altruism: the movement that helps people give away their salary
Is there an ethical obligation for us to give away extra money if we have less than we need? In the ‘effective altruism’ movement, people donate a portion of their income, using data to guide their choices Seren Kell made a surprising commitment in 2017 that surprised her family. The main picture shows Seren Kell, […]
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Cost of living crisis: inspiring responses that empower communities
Due to the UK’s cost of living crisis, more people are turning to food banks and donations to help them get by. But how does this impact people’s sense of dignity? Two projects offer a fresh perspective on giving and receiving. Before Carole Jones opened her ‘social supermarket’ in Dorset in November 2020, she had […]
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A road surface not to be sniffed at: the highway made of used nappies
A Welsh firm has developed a method to convert used nappies into a road surface, which is thought to be a world-first. Will this idea catch on? If you’re one of those drivers who reckons Britain’s roads are, well, a bit crap – buckle up. An unlikely solution to parenting’s dirtiest secret – namely the […]
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This company is helping cities breathe by covering walls with moss
It absorbs carbon dioxide, filters out pollution and supports wildlife. One Dutch startup uses moss to cover concrete buildings. While architects and building maintenance personnel may be scared by the sight of a concrete building turning green, it is not something that should scare them. For Dutch startup workers Respyre, it’s a sign of things […]
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The plan to put an orchard in every prison in England and Wales
A charity has teamed up with the Ministry of Justice to ‘green’ the UK’s prisons, a project that is reaping rewards for inmates and the environment Birds singing, apples shining on trees in the sun. It’s not a scene most of us would associate with prisons. But that’s exactly what those at The Orchard ProjectCharity […]
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What went right this week: the ‘great chemical detox’, plus more positive news
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How to help people in Ukraine: five things you can do at home
5. Helping organizations Consider purchasing items you wouldn’t normally buy from businesses that are trying help. The majority of activity has been in hospitality. Eurostar is offering unlimited tickets to Ukrainians who travel from any Eurostar station into the UK. Airbnb has promised to provide short-term housing for 100,000 refugees. In the meantime, a new […]
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‘A powerful antidote to despair’: the project that tracks down lost species
Thanks to a pioneering programme, dozens of species that were lost in science have been rediscovered. Now, the task is to conserve them Eight new “wild and whimsical” lost species from around the world have claimed a spot on Re:wild’s top 25 most wanted list. It’s part of the organisation’s Search for Lost Species programme […]
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The 12 best ways to get cars out of cities, according to research
Driving cars from cities can help save lives, stabilize climate and make urban areas liveable. But how do you do it best? Kimberly Nicholas, associate professor in sustainability science at Lund University in Sweden, explains her research. Question: What are the commonalities between these statistics? This is the second-largest (and fastest) source of climate […]
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