For the First Time Ever, the World Made More Electricity From Wind and Sun Than Gas
In April 2026, wind and solar produced 531 terawatt-hours of power worldwide — overtaking gas for the first time.
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
A reality check for ‘AI slop’, the US’s plummeting murder rate, and a victory for an uncontacted tribe, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
North Atlantic Right Whales Just Had Their Best Baby Season Since 2009
Twenty-three calves were spotted this season — a hopeful sign for one of the world's most endangered whales.
From 27 Birds to More Than 500: The California Condor's Long Climb Back From the Brink
In 1987 every last condor was in captivity. Today over half of them fly free.
Back From the Brink: America's Bald Eagle Soars From 500 Pairs to 14,000
Once down to fewer than 500 breeding pairs, the national bird has rebounded to roughly 14,000.
Sweden Tore Down Three Dams and Set 100 Kilometers of River Free
With the dams gone, the Vindel River is flowing wild again — and crayfish and trout are already coming back.
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Life lessons: Joe Newman on what life so far has taught him
The British singer-songwriter and frontman of alt-J on capturing creative sparks and the rise of the far-right The post Life lessons: Joe Newman on what life so far has taught him appeared first on Positive News .
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How schools are winning children over to healthier lunches
The government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade The post How schools are winning children over to healthier lunches appeared first on Positive News .
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Will regeneratively grown food become mainstream?
At Groundswell, experts debated how to get more nature-friendly foods on shelves. Here are three key takeaways The post Will regeneratively grown food become mainstream? appeared first on Positive News .
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The musicians turning bat calls into club music
A new album made from the echolocation calls of bats is inviting listeners to hear the misunderstood mammals differently The post The musicians turning bat calls into club music appeared first on Positive News .
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How community football is helping youth stay out of trouble
From knife-crime prevention to mental health support, grassroots football is being taken seriously as a tool for social change The post How community football is helping youth stay out of trouble appeared first on Positi
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Scientists flew into the heart of 'fire clouds', Finland cut emissions with a sand battery, and food banks turned waste into millions of meals, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters app
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Did a tourist tax save Magaluf?
As Edinburgh introduces a visitor levy this week, we look at what a decade of tourist tax-funded investment has done for one of Europe’s resorts The post Did a tourist tax save Magaluf? appeared first on Positive News .
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A new measure of courage: how Maasai warriors became lion guardians
In east Africa, Maasai men are redefining what it means to be brave by helping people and lions co-exist The post A new measure of courage: how Maasai warriors became lion guardians appeared first on Positive News .
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Leopards recover in Zambia as communities swap skins for synthetics
Replacing real leopard skins with synthetic furs has helped leopards recover in western Zambia, researchers say The post Leopards recover in Zambia as communities swap skins for synthetics appeared first on Positive News
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
The world’s roads got much safer, global hunger levels eased, and Brazil set a welcome record for deforestation, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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The upside of the energy crisis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has brought renewed urgency to the climate solutions campaigners have been pushing for years The post The upside of the energy crisis appeared first on Positive News .
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The rise of community-led football
As Premier League prices rise, growing numbers of supporters are seeking out something closer, cheaper and more human in non-league football The post The rise of community-led football appeared first on Positive News .
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‘A place of hope and solutions’: the building promising a better future
A bold new building in the Netherlands promises to showcase solutions to global problems – and encourage positive action The post ‘A place of hope and solutions’: the building promising a better future appeared first on
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The underground fridge that keeps food cool – even in a heatwave
Inspired by olden days ice houses, this underground fridge uses the earth’s stable temperature to keep food cool The post The underground fridge that keeps food cool – even in a heatwave appeared first on Positive News .
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Connecting Our Individual Actions With Systemic Change
Collective action is the product of individuals leading the way, showing what’s possible, and shifting our understanding of what ought to be accepted as normal.
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In pictures: How forensic science is helping tackle wildlife poaching
Advances in forensic science are disrupting the illegal wildlife trade – and are documented in a new photo series The post In pictures: How forensic science is helping tackle wildlife poaching appeared first on Positive
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Heath wins for El Salvador and Cambodia, a ‘step forward for ocean protection’, and an elusive new species, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives
An empowering initiative teaches people with limb loss how to farm sustainably, enabling many to start businesses The post How a farming programme in Sierra Leone helps amputees rebuild lives appeared first on Positive N
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The marginalised groups finding community through football
Shut out of the sport for generations, women, disabled players and minority groups are flooding into grassroots clubs The post The marginalised groups finding community through football appeared first on Positive News .
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What positive change have you seen unfold over many years?
Share the stories of change you’ve witnessed that took patience, persistence and time The post What positive change have you seen unfold over many years? appeared first on Positive News .
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Children are overwhelmingly positive for the future, says survey
Young people are not just optimistic about the world, but full of ideas for making it kinder, fairer and greener, research finds The post Children are overwhelmingly positive for the future, says survey appeared first on
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
The world’s ‘greatest forest recovery’, a new test for womb cancer, and Europe’s environmental progress, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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Revealed: the world’s most liveable cities in 2026
Asian cities have shot up the latest Global Liveability Index, which has just been released. Where does your city rank? The post Revealed: the world’s most liveable cities in 2026 appeared first on Positive News .
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Reclaiming the game. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine
Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now The post Reclaiming the game. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine appeared first on Positive News .
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How the ancient art of candle making is creating a brighter future for refugees
In the US, refugees are being hired to make candles, helping them earn money, practise English and build a CV The post How the ancient art of candle making is creating a brighter future for refugees appeared first on Pos
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The national dance company opening doors for young performers
A national youth dance programme is bringing together 16–24-year-olds from across England to perform on major stages The post The national dance company opening doors for young performers appeared first on Positive News
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Europeans breathed easier, silenced US scientists hit back, and a healthy diet was linked to lower dementia risk, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise?
Why a climate narrator is using OnlyFans to help climate messages reach new audiences The post Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise? appeared first on Positive News .
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Love unplugged, IRL dating, without the apps
Burnt out by the apps, Angela Garwood has taken her quest for love offline, and embarked on a series of ‘in real life’ dating events. Here's how she got on The post Love unplugged, IRL dating, without the apps appeared f
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Five ways to support a child’s anxiety
These five simple steps can help you respond more effectively to a child’s anxiety The post Five ways to support a child’s anxiety appeared first on Positive News .
Why Ukraine is rewilding in the heat of war
The environment usually takes a backseat in times of conflict. But in Ukraine a rewilding project is sowing seeds for a greener, more peaceful future The post Why Ukraine is rewilding in the heat of war appeared first on
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‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London
A London council was facing a big bill to solve a flooding problem – until beavers came along and fixed it for free The post ‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London appeared first on Po
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
A vaccine ‘almost eliminated’ a cancer, the green economy surged, and London’s beavers solved a flooding problem, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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Six nostalgic gadgets to spark kids’ curiosity this summer
From an instant camera to a pocket microscope, here are six examples of low-tech hardware with a touch of nostalgia for your own childhood The post Six nostalgic gadgets to spark kids’ curiosity this summer appeared firs
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The blind football team opening up the world for women in Mexico
Chilangas FC is helping visually impaired women build confidence and sporting ambition in a game that has too often left them on the sidelines The post The blind football team opening up the world for women in Mexico app
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Gallery: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026
Splashing seals, smiling whales and rusty shipwrecks – these subaquatic shots are among the winners of this year’s award The post Gallery: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 appeared first on Positive News .
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Can volunteering abroad build the next generation of global citizens?
Overseas volunteering can offer a practical route into global citizenship – one built through classrooms, communities and cross-cultural exchange The post Can volunteering abroad build the next generation of global citiz
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Drug, alcohol and suicide deaths fell in the US, Colombia outlawed FGM and a bird staged a comeback, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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How student art is helping fund change
With this year’s theme exploring identity and unity, Students Rebuild is showing young people how creativity can connect classrooms to communities around the world The post How student art is helping fund change appeared
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Ireland is now paying artists a basic income. Will the idea catch on?
Artists boost the economy and enrich society, yet many struggle to make ends meet. Enter Ireland's basic income scheme The post Ireland is now paying artists a basic income. Will the idea catch on? appeared first on Posi
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Three mentorship schemes that help youth develop skills
These initiatives are empowering young people to discover their potential and shape their futures The post Three mentorship schemes that help youth develop skills appeared first on Positive News .
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‘Less scrolling, more play’: UK to ban social media for kids
In a landmark move, the UK government has joined Australia in outlawing social media for under-16s. Will it work? The post ‘Less scrolling, more play’: UK to ban social media for kids appeared first on Positive News .
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In pictures: the circus artists rewriting the rules of ageing
‘There’s something radical about seeing people reclaim play later in life,’ say those behind an over-50s circus The post In pictures: the circus artists rewriting the rules of ageing appeared first on Positive News .
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What went right this week: a ‘turning point’ for mangroves, plus more
A ‘global turning point for mangroves’, a new France-sized marine reserve, and how EVs save lives, plus more The post What went right this week: a ‘turning point’ for mangroves, plus more appeared first on Positive News
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Resisting Extractivism and Creating a New Commons
The ruling class is striving to take everything from us – including our future.
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Corporate courage: how cross-sector talent is powering renewables innovation
Clean energy is being reshaped by cross-industry thinkers, from aerospace engineers to banking boffins, and beyond The post Corporate courage: how cross-sector talent is powering renewables innovation appeared first on P
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At this grassroots festival, nature is the headline act
A UK festival is swapping big-name acts for beach cleans, wildlife walks and community-led events that ‘nourish the soul’ The post At this grassroots festival, nature is the headline act appeared first on Positive News .
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How Standing Rock Changed Us All
Ten years ago this spring, an Indigenous-led movement against an oil pipeline transformed the consciousness of the country.