Jo Caird, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:16:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Jo Caird, Author at Positive News 32 32 ‘We’ve had untold support’: how farmers are getting creative with tree-planting https://www.positive.news/environment/how-farmers-are-getting-creative-with-tree-planting/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:17:17 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=461293 Tree-planting can be boosted by teaming up with farmers, but what’s the smartest way to do this?

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As Ireland’s smartphone school ban is approved, the town where it all began https://www.positive.news/society/the-town-where-irelands-smartphone-school-ban-began/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:40:39 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=458012 Fearing the impact of phone use on their children, one town came up with a solution. Now the Irish government is following suit

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Giving black women the births they deserve https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/black-mothers-giving-black-women-the-births-they-deserve/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:41:41 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=447313 Amid growing interest – and outrage – about racial disparities in childbirth, one mother has made efforts to positively shape her experience

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Five enlightening new museums creating a buzz this summer https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/new-museums-openings-2023/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:01:07 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=444722 Offering fresh takes on art, youth culture and slavery, among other things, these attractions are becoming instant landmarks

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We know nature is good for wellbeing – this study digs deeper https://www.positive.news/environment/nature-woodland-affect-wellbeing-study/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:41:55 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=445600 A new project is investigating how different types of woodland affect wellbeing, and how planting can be tailored as a result

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Spain’s latest weapon against wildfires? Wild horses https://www.positive.news/environment/spains-latest-weapon-against-wildfires-wild-horses/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:52:09 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=442559 Horses are the latest line of defence against wildfires in Spain. The animals could bring many other benefits besides

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Three places offering free holidays for people who really need it https://www.positive.news/society/free-holidays-for-people-who-really-need-it/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:03:54 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=442143 Carers, campaigners and those who can’t afford to get away could be eligible for a free break in one of these beauty spots

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Why people are starting to think differently about urban trees https://www.positive.news/society/why-people-are-starting-to-think-differently-about-urban-trees/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:00:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=440717 Dramatic stories of urban tree-felling often make the headlines, but creative approaches to planting are helping to boost city canopies

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The best books to read this summer for a positive perspective https://www.positive.news/society/the-essential-summer-positive-news-reading-list/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:58:41 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=438881 Grab your sun lounger, sunnies and SPF, and immerse yourself in one of these books, which will give you a fresh perspective this summer

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