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Spore and peace: fungi power a quiet revolution in nappy waste

A US-based biotech firm has developed a plastic-eating fungi, offering an eco-friendly solution to tackle the global nappy waste crisis

08/07/2025

What went right this week: the good news that matters

Gene therapy helped deaf people to hear, Ireland kicked a dirty habit, and there was hope for Britain’s dying ash trees, plus more

04/07/2025

Drawing from the deep: seaweed ink makes waves for ocean conservation

Artists have been inspired by what’s billed as the world’s first sustainable, fully biodegradable ink made from regeneratively farmed seaweed

03/07/2025

The new map helping conservationists protect migratory species

Marine animals cross oceans and borders, making protection difficult – but a new migration map could help close the gaps

02/07/2025

Solar project reimagines railway network as clean energy lifelines


Local resistance and limited space have stalled solar expansion in Switzerland — but a new rail-based solution could shift the momentum


01/07/2025

‘We want to change the way humans relate to the rest of the natural world’

A new research centre is set to transform our understanding of animal feelings and the impact of human actions on them

30/06/2025

What went right this week: the good news that matters

Progress on the UK's 2050 net zero goal was announced, an ancient fungus turned out to have cancer-fighting properties, and Glastonbury-bound stars took to the rails to promote low carbon travel, plus more good news

27/06/2025

Global media giants unite to dispel the myth of climate indifference

Most voters want bold climate policy, but politicians often don’t realise it. The 89 Percent Project is designed to make that public support impossible to ignore

17/06/2025

What went right this week: the good news that matters

The world got 10 new marine reserves, a ‘shameful’ law was axed, and Positive News won an award, plus more

13/06/2025

Fairtrade certification changed the way we shop. Where is it headed now?

More than 30 years since the launch of Fairtrade in the UK, international smallholders continue to face livelihood-threatening challenges. Here’s why its proponents argue the certification will endure 

09/05/2025

Power to the people: the rise of community energy

Sluggish action on the climate crisis is inspiring communities to take charge of their own renewable energy, bringing benefits beyond lower bills. Can a new government bill supercharge the sector?

01/04/2025

Drone tree-seeding trial could ‘revolutionise’ the expansion of rainforests say exponents

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity is enlisting technology's help to plant thousands of trees

18/03/2025

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