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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Winners of Bird Photographer of the Year announced
The winners of Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 have been revealed The post Winners of Bird Photographer of the Year announced 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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The race to get more young people in the UK into work, education or training
The UK has one of the highest NEET rates for young adults in Europe. New figures offer some encouragement The post The race to get more young people in the UK into work, education or training appeared first on Positive N
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
EU to ban social media for kids, England approves life-extending cancer drug, and reading linked to better health, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News
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51 ways to get the planet tipping the right way
Researchers have identified 51 environmental solutions to save the planet. Here are five of the most promising The post 51 ways to get the planet tipping the right way appeared first on Positive News .
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What happened when I stopped filling the silence
Angela Garwood swapped conversation for stillness at a device-free silent retreat, hoping to discover what lies beneath the noise The post What happened when I stopped filling the silence appeared first on Positive News
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What if giving away a day’s revenue was the best day of your year?
Twenty-five years on from 9/11, BGC Group has managed to turn tragedy into a day with purpose The post What if giving away a day’s revenue was the best day of your year? appeared first on Positive News .
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How ‘housing first’ is helping people leave rough sleeping behind
A housing model that gives people a permanent home before asking them to tackle their other problems has achieved striking results The post How ‘housing first’ is helping people leave rough sleeping behind appeared first
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Solutions to save the planet, protecting childhood from algorithms, and the new world map, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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Celebrating 10 years of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Ten years of Comedy Wildlife Photography is brought to life in a new immersive experience in London this autumn The post Celebrating 10 years of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards appeared first on Positive New
Bringing Our Kids Back to Just Schools
We know the tools for building transformative schools, but they must be in the hands of those who will most benefit from such a transformation.
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The right to play: displaced by conflict
With nearly 50 million children displaced by conflict, charities are finding ways to give young people something often lost in war: the chance to play The post The right to play: displaced by conflict appeared first on P
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They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble garden
Forward-thinking gardeners are using leftover builders’ waste to create gardens that are drought-tolerant and full of biodiversity The post They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble garden appear
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We’re likely to breach 1.5C. What happens next is still in our hands
Crossing the climate threshold now looks unavoidable, but temperatures are still shaped by the choices we make now The post We’re likely to breach 1.5C. What happens next is still in our hands appeared first on Positive
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
A ‘superhuman’ tool to spot heart disease, France slows fast fashion, and a species comes back from the brink, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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Richard E. Grant fronts Second Hand September as Britons try to buy fewer clothes
The actor is helping launch Oxfam’s annual secondhand fashion campaign, as research finds 57% of UK adults tried to buy less clothing in the past year The post Richard E. Grant fronts Second Hand September as Britons try
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What Brazil’s supercentenarians can teach us about living to 120
While tech-moguls pour billions into trying to live longer, the answer might well be in the simple life The post What Brazil’s supercentenarians can teach us about living to 120 appeared first on Positive News .
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London’s Ulez linked to healthier lung growth in children
Seven years after London introduced its Ultra Low Emission Zone, researchers are measuring the impact on children's health The post London’s Ulez linked to healthier lung growth in children appeared first on Positive New
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The unlikely rise of the sea shanty band
Sea shanties became an online craze, but these old working songs are doing more than filling dancefloors: they're connecting communities too The post The unlikely rise of the sea shanty band appeared first on Positive Ne
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
A ‘historic’ fall in US violent crime, Europe’s right to repair law, and a conservation triumph for Kazakhstan, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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Life after: oil
Former oil executive Samantha Cooper once helped power the industry. Now she’s fighting to end its hold on our future The post Life after: oil appeared first on Positive News .
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Putting slugs on the map: farmers pioneer precision crop protection
A new mapping tool pinpoints where slugs are likely to strike, helping farmers cut pesticide use while protecting crops The post Putting slugs on the map: farmers pioneer precision crop protection appeared first on Posit
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Art attack: five habits to help you get (back) into art
Here are five simple ways to reconnect with your artistic side and make art part of everyday life The post Art attack: five habits to help you get (back) into art appeared first on Positive News .
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How rewilding could help stop the spread of Britain’s wildfires
Why rewilding is one of the best solutions we have to the concerning rise of wildfires The post How rewilding could help stop the spread of Britain’s wildfires appeared first on Positive News .
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
A ‘pivotal moment’ for cancer treatment, resurgent whales, and the city that made public transport free, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News .
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The mobile library bringing books to rural Syria
A brightly painted bus is bringing books, puppets and art workshops to children who have grown up with war The post The mobile library bringing books to rural Syria appeared first on Positive News .
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How to forge meaningful human connections – according to you
We asked: how do you forge meaningful human connections in a busy, disconnected world? This is what you said The post How to forge meaningful human connections – according to you appeared first on Positive News .
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Can festivals leave the land better than they found it?
How music festivals are putting land restoration, community action and environmental change on the bill The post Can festivals leave the land better than they found it? appeared first on Positive News .
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‘We like breaking the rules’: the radical farm that yields results
An Italian farm is using biomimicry and agroecological technology to ensure their crops can handle the heat The post ‘We like breaking the rules’: the radical farm that yields results appeared first on Positive News .
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What went right this week: the good news that matters
Plummeting deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, hurricane-predicting sharks and a courtroom reckoning on the cards for tech giants, plus mor The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on P
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There’s No Opting Out of These Crises – Liberation Is Collective
Communities have recognized a fundamental truth about challenging systems of power: You can't do it alone.
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Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar
Luke Holdsworth was born deaf and is now one of the UK’s most respected BSL interpreters at live concerts The post Bringing the thrill of live music to deaf audiences – with the help of air guitar appeared first on Posit
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Back on track: Matt Haig on finding acceptance
At 50 years old and with the release of his new book The Midnight Train, Matt Haig explains why acceptance has descended on him The post Back on track: Matt Haig on finding acceptance appeared first on Positive News .
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Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation
These three groups are using sport and movement to create connection, purpose and community The post Three sports groups using movement to tackle isolation appeared first on Positive News .
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How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z
A new wave of young birders is helping to turn one of Britain’s oldest pastimes into one of its fastest-growing hobbies The post How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z appeared first on Positive News .
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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 .
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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