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What went right this week: the good news that matters The Dutch smartphone ban in schools was hailed a success, the Seine reopened to bathers, and Poland hit a renewables milestone, plus more Conservation Energy Environment Health Society UK
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India’s seed-saving farmers who pass down land to their daughters In north-east India's mountainous state of Meghalaya, youngest daughters inherit the land – and the ancient food heritage of their mothers Environment
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Save seed banks, save the world Seed banks provide a treasure trove of genetic diversity. The challenge, say scientists, is bringing together existing banks and ensuring th... Agriculture Conservation Environment Technology
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What went right this week: ‘peak petrol’, plus more The UK ‘reached peak petrol’, Belgium’s sex workers won full labour rights, and capturing carbon got easier, plus more Energy Environment Health Society
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‘Don’t say it with roses’. The school leading a green revolution in floristry Roses are red, violets are blue – but you can choose green when it comes to flowers say these florists, on Valentine’s Day and beyond Environment Good Business Lifestyle Society Sustainable Development
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Seeds of the people: how communities are protecting the future of food The pandemic has galvanised a new movement of growers and seed-savers: could this be the start of a fresh era of seed diversity? Agriculture Environment Food Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
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The race to save Britain’s rarest native tree Once common across Britain, black poplars have dwindled to just a few thousand. Enthusiasts are finding creative ways to bring them back Conservation Environment Science UK
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Beauty beyond colour: meet those fighting the dangerous obsession of skin lightening The potentially harmful practice of skin lightening is a multi-billion dollar industry that walks the line between aesthetic choice and raci... Society
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12 ways to phase fossil fuels out of your life Big oil and gas are doing their best to keep us hooked on expensive fossil fuels. Here’s how to wean yourself off Environment Lifestyle Society
Image for Use your bean: how the tiny but mighty legume is having a moment
Use your bean: how the tiny but mighty legume is having a moment How do you combat the climate crisis, beat global malnutrition and create a shift in farming in one single meal? Beans, say these experts Agriculture Environment Food Society
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Wild meadows to be safeguarded in every county New wildlife-rich meadows will be created around the UK to mark the 60th anniversary of the Coronation Environment
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A community united in love for its mountain For 40 years, the Apuan Alps in Italy have been exploited for the region’s prized marble. We meet a diverse group of local people who are sl... Environment World

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