Politics Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:40:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Politics Archives - Positive News 32 32 Even as the heat has been on in Dubai, the renewables juggernaut has gathered pace https://www.positive.news/environment/cop28-renewables-commitment-optimism/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:34:09 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=461651 The Cop28 agreement is imperfect yet significant – and one of a host of causes for optimism

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All eyes on Dubai: Cop28 and what you need to know https://www.positive.news/environment/cop28-what-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:10:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=460228 Much hinges on the latest climate summit in Dubai. As it enters the second week, here's a quick rundown of the crucial event

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The rogue rewilders taking Britain’s biodiversity into their own hands https://www.positive.news/environment/the-rogue-rewilders-taking-britains-biodiversity-into-their-own-hands/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:58:09 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=454521 As the government admits species reintroductions are ‘not a priority’, guerrilla rewilders are cracking on regardless. Are they right?

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Bridging the divide: 12 groups working for Israel-Palestine peace https://www.positive.news/world/groups-working-for-israel-palestine-peace/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:06:37 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=453573 Despite the awful escalation of violence, these grassroots groups remain committed to achieving peace. Here’s how

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What went right this week: ‘spectacular’ renewables boom keeps 1.5C in sight https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-39-of-2023/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:03:53 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=450464 Cartoonists designed a warm welcome to refugee children, there was a breakthrough on long Covid, plus more good news

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Crime figures are in. The verdict? The world is getting safer https://www.positive.news/society/homicide-england-wales-world-getting-safer/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:48:24 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=438394 Traditional news outlets might have you believing otherwise, but the developed world is getting safer

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The volunteer search and rescue ships saving migrants from the sea https://www.positive.news/society/sea-watch-rescue-ships-saving-migrants/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:52:50 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=435551 As European politicians crack down on ‘small boats’, civilians are taking to sea to save those at risk of drowning

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UK rivers are too polluted to swim in – but European countries offer solutions https://www.positive.news/environment/uk-rivers-are-too-polluted-to-swim-in-but-european-countries-offer-solutions/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:13 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=431444 What can be done about the UK’s deteriorating waters? For answers, look to European countries that have cleared up theirs

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Populism appears to be falling out of favour. For now https://www.positive.news/society/politics/populism-appears-to-be-falling-out-of-favour-for-now/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:05:19 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=429130 As the number of populist world leaders falls to a 20-year low, research suggests that democracy is more resilient that we think

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The surprisingly simple solution to poverty that is changing lives https://www.positive.news/society/the-surprisingly-simple-solution-to-poverty-that-is-changing-lives/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:10:01 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425987 What if we just give money directly to people who need it? It’s a simple idea that is catching on, with encouraging results

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