Politics Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:16:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Politics Archives - Positive News 32 32 The campaign to outlaw lying in politics https://www.positive.news/society/the-campaign-to-outlaw-lying-in-politics/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:14:37 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=488227 As the Welsh government commits to making lying in politics illegal, could Westminster and other governments follow?

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]]> UK election: how to mend politics, according to you https://www.positive.news/society/uk-election-how-to-mend-politics-according-to-you/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:28:08 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485787 As a new government is formed in the UK, Positive News readers share their ideas for restoring faith and integrity in politics

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]]> Mere mortals: why politicians’ wellbeing matters and how to safeguard it https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/health/why-politicians-wellbeing-matters-and-how-to-safeguard-it/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:31:20 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485081 With many politicians reporting poor mental health, what can be done – to help them and democracy?

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]]> We want to know: what would make you more likely to engage with politics? https://www.positive.news/society/politics/we-want-to-know-what-would-make-you-more-likely-to-engage-with-politics/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:59:12 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=484144 With trust in politics at a record low, what needs to change? Constructive tweaks or nothing short of a complete overhaul? Tell us


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]]> Snow joke: Icelandic glacier makes presidential bid https://www.positive.news/society/snow-joke-icelandic-glacier-makes-presidential-bid/ Fri, 24 May 2024 11:45:18 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=481185 The campaign to put Snæfellsjökull on the ballot has boosted awareness of the concept of environmental stewardship

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]]> What went right this week: a green energy ‘turning point’, plus more https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-19-of-2024/ Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:40 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=479586 The world passed a green energy ‘pivot point’, a child had her hearing restored, and a manifesto for positive change launched, plus more

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]]> Major research suggests humans can break free from tribalism https://www.positive.news/society/major-research-suggests-humans-can-break-free-from-tribalism/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:36:30 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=469310 People can rise above tribalist tendencies and significantly increase their ‘moral circle’ of care, suggests new research

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]]> 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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