Tag: Society
What went right this week: ‘the right to disconnect’, plus more positive news
The ‘right to disconnect’ campaign gathered momentum, France moved to ban short-haul flights and Vegas launched a conservation initiative
Conservation Economics Environment Health Society Wellbeing
The ‘healing forest’ planted by indigenous US inmates
A project in Washington state has brought prisoners out of their cells to create a lush forest - and helped them reconnect with their land
Conservation Environment Society
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Companies are rewriting the rules of business – by giving away their income
A growing number of businesses are diverting revenues to progressive causes, including one small firm that has just given away £1m
Written in partnership with Naturesave
A graphic novel written by young homeless people is helping change lives
The Book of Homelessness has proven a surprising hit among readers, and is helping young people move forward in their lives
Arts Culture Society Wellbeing
How the UK fell in love with lidos again – and five that were saved by people power
The post-war trend for pulling the plug on lidos is in reverse as people rediscover the benefits of outdoor swimming
Body & Mind Health Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
What went right this week: Britain’s ‘greenest day ever’, plus more positive news
Britain set a green energy record, bee-friendly face masks launched and seeds were sown for a community farm in Manchester, plus more
Energy Environment Health Society Wellbeing
