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‘It connects us to nature’: the Muslim women finding joy in England’s woodlands
A group of Muslim women from east London have found kinship, fitness and spirituality through Nordic walking in the woods
Written in partnership with Forestry England
What went right this week: a major win for climate justice, plus more
Climate activists won big in Europe, the UK hit a pay gap milestone, and Germany went loco for locos, plus more
Environment Health Science Society
What went right this week: Wikipedia profiled unsung heroines, plus more
Wikipedia profiled unsung heroines, a satellite launched to ‘name and shame’ polluters, and AI had a cancer breakthrough, plus more
Economics Environment Lifestyle Society World
The economics of happiness
A new documentary film is proposing that localised economies can heal the Earth and restore our wellbeing
Money Wellbeing
Beyond Brexit: localisation key to Britain’s future
By recognising Brexit as a symptom, not the cause, Britain can address global issues through local solutions
Opinion
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The pedal-powered ‘zero waste’ grocer taking on London’s supermarkets
‘Zero waste’ shops are popular, but not always convenient. This small business has a solution
Written in partnership with DAUN
Peace award for pioneer of ‘new economy’
The author and filmmaker Helena Norberg-Hodge has received the 2012 Goi Peace Award for her contribution to “strengthening local communities...
Democracy
Homeless-led tours give alternative view of London
Unseen Tours offer alternative walks led by homeless guides. Naomi Tolley joins a tour of Camden with a twist
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UK’s first ‘share shop’ opens for business
A new kind of shop is aiming to transform the future of retail by lending rather than selling items and fostering more meaningful connection...
Economics
Work less, play more
The 40-hour work week is an ingrained part of our culture, but it does very little to enrich our lives. Lucy Purdy explores alternative work...
Economics Money Positive People
What went right this week: Germany’s culture ‘gifts’ to citizens, plus more
Germany hatched a plan to boost culture, the Swiss dug deep for nature, and the UK got its first drugs testing charity, plus more
Culture Environment Health Society Wellbeing
Life after: Wrongful conviction
Seema Misra was pregnant when she was jailed for theft as part of the Post Office scandal. It took 11 years to prove her innocence
Society UK Wellbeing
