A design graduate hopes to give the morning cuppa a sustainable revamp after inventing a repairable kettle that can be fixed with a screwdriver. Gabriel Kay has reaped awards for his ‘Osiris’ modular ...

As the climate crisis came into tragic focus in Los Angeles this week, environmentalists cautiously welcomed a new ban on offshore drilling along much of the US coastline. The last-minute climate ...

Ten acclaimed artists have lent their creativity to a project to raise funds for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. The works range from geometric and witty to hand-drawn and introspective, from ...

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A charity that tackles electronic waste is drawing attention to the possibilities offered by reuse and repair So the decorations are down, the new calendar is up, and the tree’s off to be recycled.

The depictions feature the styles worn by the young people who have been helped by campaign group Rise.365 Do you identify with vampires, ninjas or mermaids? You’re in luck. Witches, fairies and Santa ...

Transition movement to host first international conference The Transition movement has expanded rapidly over the last decade, and now more than 27 countries boast National Hubs championing the initia.

Inspiring stories of resilience Resilience is transmissible, says our Positive Psychology columnist Chris Johnstone. By sharing the stories that inspire us, we can pass it ... Positive Psychology ...

Want your resolutions to last? Pack your suitcase Creative travel plans could ensure your pledges last beyond January Positive Travel Blog Why the freedom to travel matters Responsible travel ...

Spain moved to tackle fake news, US climate activists claimed a win, and two species made ‘epic’ comebacks, plus more good news The Spanish government got tough on fake news Spain is cracking down on ...

1. EU emissions shrank (and China’s ‘may have peaked’) While the climate crisis came into ever sharper focus in 2024, emissions continued to rise – but not everywhere. Data published in October ...

‘People said they donated because just knowing the Great Oak Table existed made them feel better about the world,’ said the project founder Great oaks from little acorns grow – and when a ...