A nationwide touring initiative by the National Gallery is transforming public spaces into open-air galleries for residents across the UK The post National Gallery takes art to town centres appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A Positive News listening project will explore what people truly value – and how media can support a healthier relationship with the world The post What if the news reflected what matters most to you? appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A malaria vaccine cut child deaths, ocean defenders triumphed in court, and electric trucks took off, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Thanks to a restorative justice programme, Joan Scourfield is sharing a stage with the man who killed her son to talk about forgiveness The post Life after: confronting a killer appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
For one weekend a year, the Young Carers Festival helps them swap adult responsibilities for the simple joy of being a child The post ‘It’s so full of love’, the festival for young carers appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Paralympic gold medallist and broadcaster Ellie Simmonds OBE reflects on the lessons that have carried her from the pool to life beyond elite sport The post Life lessons: Ellie Simmonds on what life so far has taught her appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
On his 100th birthday, we share some of our favourite quotes from the broadcaster and natural historian The post 15 of the best quotes from Sir David Attenborough appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
There were some big health wins, Mexico pledged free healthcare for all, and Amsterdam ditched fossil fuel ads, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A Dutch nonprofit is developing river-based technology that could dramatically cut ocean plastic within decades The post Young inventor plans to stop 90% of floating sea plastic by 2040 appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Electronic pioneer Moby explains how sound brings him calm after a lifelong battle with anxiety The post ‘Almost life-saving’, Moby on the healing power of sound appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Forward-thinking clean-tech leaders are giving yesterday’s hardware a second life – turning it into tomorrow’s power The post Second act: the pioneers giving green tech a new spin appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Ronnie Scott’s embraces classical with new weekly orchestral performances in its refurbished upstairs venue The post Bach to the future at iconic jazz venue appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Research shows self-led woodland trails can cut anxiety and strengthen people’s connection The post Woodland walks cut anxiety, study finds appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A London restaurant employing people who have experienced homelessness has relaunched, with a MasterChef judge as chef The post London’s unique charity-led restaurant gets a makeover appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A law boosting renters rights came into force, kiwi made a comeback in New Zealand, and the ‘return to coal’ myth was debunked, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Forty years after poems first appeared on London’s Underground, the project continues to shape the daily journeys of millions The post ‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’ appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A first-of-its-kind British Sign Language dating show is challenging misconceptions and bringing the deaf community into the spotlight The post The new UK television dating show boosting deaf representation appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Fermented foods have gone from niche health-shop staples to supermarket mainstays. Is there substance behind the trend? The post Can fermented food move beyond the hype? appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Environmental ‘champions’ were honoured, the world hit a big energy milestone, and science beat a type of blindness, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food. Its new dietary guidelines have some merit The post The unexpected pushback against America’s junk food culture appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Sunday’s race will provide a major boost to charities – including one dedicated to helping children with cancer The post Why this weekend’s London Marathon will impact more than just knees appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
London’s newest major museum, V&A East, launches in Olympic Park The post V&A East opens as ‘civic space’ for creativity and community appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
From mammoth molten salt-filled thermal storage units to systems that use liquid air, here’s the latest in energy storage tech The post Ready to take charge: three innovative types of energy storage appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A new law requires employers to respond to interviewees in a move that could reshape hiring practices The post Canada has banned employers from ghosting job candidates appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
School dinners got a healthy kickstart, plans were laid to reintroduce golden eagles to England’s skies, and the new issue of Positive News launched, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
London’s markets are opening this spring with a focus on sustainability and community The post The sustainable London markets championing local makers appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Editor Tom Pattinson introduces the new issue of Positive News magazine, which is out now The post Work in progress. What to expect in the new issue of Positive News magazine appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
It’s the largest public investment in community-owned green power in the UK to date. But how can communities get involved? The post What does the new £1bn investment in community energy really mean? appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Golden eagles could soon be reintroduced to England, but the birds might arrive under their own steam first The post ‘King of the birds’ set to return to England’s skies appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Nations achieved a ‘milestone’ for people and planet, terrorism death rates plummeted, and a long ignored organ was mapped, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Red light therapy can help bee colonies to live longer and pollinate more effectively, studies claim The post Bright idea shines hope on struggling pollinators appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Art historian Olivia Meehan explores the practice of ‘slow looking’ – and how taking time to engage deeply with a painting can transform our experience The post For the love of: appreciating art slowly appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Feeling stuck in climate anxiety? These five small actions can help you feel more grounded, connected, and purposeful The post 5 ways to design your way out of eco-anxiety appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A new photo series pays homage to the craftspeople of the Old Kent Road, who make beautiful objects by hand The post ‘London still makes things, and the people who make them matter’ appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A ‘breakthrough’ for migratory species, Africa’s road safety ‘milestone’ and a quantum leap for solar, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
After a founder donated a kidney to a stranger, Drop Dead Generous are giving away $500,000 to fund acts of kindness around the world The post The generosity experiment appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Addiction is a feature of digital platforms, not a bug, a US court has ruled. Here’s how to take back control from the algorithm The post End the endless scroll: seven ways to take back control of your digital life appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
The English singer-songwriter on appreciating good fortune, the benefits of stoicism, and being a trucker in another life The post Life lessons: Rick Astley on what life so far has taught him appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
A major protest saw demonstrators take to the streets of London on Saturday to stand up against hatred, division and racism The post ‘People want a different vision of society’: London’s march for unity draws thousands appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
In the West Bank, where olive trees have long sustained livelihoods and identity, a replanting movement brings farmers hope The post New olive groves plant hope across the West Bank appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Switching career can be daunting, but hugely rewarding. Here are five steps to make the transition easier The post Time for a change? Five ways to navigate a mid-career transition appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Social media had its ‘big tobacco’ moment, Chile made waves in conservation, and electric planes took off, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
The continuing collapse in the cost of renewables offers a stark contrast to skyrocketing fossil fuel prices – and a cause for optimism The post Amid an energy crisis, the renewables juggernaut gathers pace appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
To what extent does the soil our food was grown in affect its nutritional value? Researchers and agroecologists are digging into it The post The link between healthy soil and a healthy body appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Child marriage is a persistent challenge in Bangladesh, but a project to tackle the practice has shown promise The post Teen leaders take on child marriage in Bangladesh appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
The latest stats on cancer death rates in the UK offer encouraging news – and further progress against the disease is within reach The post Cancer deaths fall to historic low in UK – this is probably why appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Cities slashed air pollution, the renewables race accelerated, and Uganda chalked up a conservation win, plus more good news The post What went right this week: the good news that matters appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Communities are showing how clean power can be local, affordable and owned by the people who use it The post Amid energy market turmoil, the people taking power into their own hands appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading