What went right this week: the good news that matters
The Earthshot Prize revealed its winners, the Maldives kicked a killer habit, and Australians were promised free solar, plus more
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The remote Arctic island, saved by an unshakeable community spirit
North of the Arctic Circle, beyond the maps of ancient mariners, a Norwegian island once thought lost to time has a new lease of life
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Life after: Escaping the Taliban
Sara Wahedi was just four when she was forced to flee Afghanistan. She now works to hold regimes accountable via technology
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How litter-picking became a competitive sport
Born in Japan, spogomi is now going global. As competitors like to say: ‘the real winner is the environment’
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The photo series celebrating the people cultivating hope, from soil to sea
A new arts project pairs photographers and poets with farmers, fishers and food growers to tell powerful stories of regeneration
Agriculture Environment Food Sustainable Development
The London solar project slashing bills for vulnerable residents
A first-of-its-kind energy initiative aims to make the green transition more accessible, delivering affordable solar to those most in need
Energy Environment Innovation
What went right this week: a ‘victory of a lifetime for renters’, plus more
Renters got a major rights boost in England, the deforestation rate slowed, and a living reef took shape in Wales, plus more
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‘Art is good for you’: how going to a gallery can boost your health
A first-of-its kind study links gallery visits with lower stress levels and better wellbeing
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The smartphone for children that blocks porn
Can the world’s first smartphone that auto-blocks nude content help to create a safer online space for children?
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Israel-Palestine: the bereaved parents bringing hope to a divided land
United by loss, bereaved Palestinians and Israelis are turning pain into purpose, aiming to build peace where politics has failed
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Life lessons: Sam Ryder on what life so far has taught him
The English singer-songwriter on the importance of following your own path, finding wisdom out in the surf, and learning to let go
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The most challenging thing you’ve ever done – and what you learned from it
We asked about your transformative struggles – and what you have learned from them. This is what you said
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