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Five reasons why people are kind Being kind is an intrinsic part of being human. From reinforcing a sense of identity to creating new connections, here are five reasons why ... Lifestyle Society

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Time to be kind: why kindness matters It’s cool to be kind, but is it a trend or a real tool for transforming society? We uncover the role of kindness in being human and how to b... Lifestyle Society

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‘I feel very positive about my generation: it has become cool to care’ Alice Aedy is a photographer and documentary maker who has become known for sharing images and stories of refugees via Instagram. “I feel ve... Society

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‘My generation isn’t perfect, but we’re conscientious and caring’ Mursal Hedayat is founder of Chatterbox, an online language learning platform that trains and employs displaced people to teach their native... Society

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‘My generation is confident and unafraid to speak out’ Liv Little is founding editor-in-chief of gal-dem magazine, an online and print magazine written by women and non-binary people of colour. E... Society

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Clowns bring laughter to the refugee Rohingya community in Bangladesh Clowns Without Borders helps children be children, by helping them to laugh amid war and disaster... Society World

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A clean sweep: the ambitious ocean clean-up project Eight years ago, a young entrepreneur came up with a pioneering way to tackle ocean plastic waste. The project has not been all smooth saili... Environment

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‘Single-use’ is named 2018 word of the year, capturing surge in awareness of plastic pollution The term, which refers to plastic products that are made to be used only once, highlights the huge swell in public awareness around plastic ... Environment Society

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Small is beautiful: 10 pro-social acts that could make a big difference Can seemingly small acts of kindness create a 'ripple effect' toward wider change? Here are 10 ways to make an impact where you live... Society

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Do small acts of kindness add up? A new wave of organisations has sprung up, promoting small pro-social and pro-environmental actions. But do these acts make any difference?... Society

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Belize praised for ‘visionary’ steps to save coral reef The reef, which is home to hundreds of varieties of sharks, manta rays, tropical fish and sea turtles, spent nearly a decade on the endanger... Environment World

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Could we beat global warming? 5 megatrends to look out for The news when it comes to climate change isn’t exclusively catastrophic. Quick-developing global megatrends suggest the fight is not over y... Environment Science Society

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