The practices we now call conservation are, to a large extent, local alleviations of biotic pain. They are necessary, but they must not be confused with cures. The art of land doctoring is being practiced with vigor, but the science of land health is yet to be born.
— Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac
The malls are the soon-to-be ghost towns
So long, farewell, goodbye
— Modest Mouse, “Teeth Like God’s Shoeshine”
When sociology professor Tracey Harris received a research grant to explore ‘tiny house’ living, she took her daughter and husband along for the adventureThe post A tiny house adventure appeared first on Positive News.
As of August 17th U.S. Naval Research Lab measurements of Arctic sea ice over a 30-day period “shows that the multi-year sea ice has now virtually disappeared.”1 This means the Arctic has lost its infrastructure. It’s gone.
By recognising Brexit as a symptom, not the cause, Britain can address global issues through local solutionsThe post Beyond Brexit: localisation key to Britain’s future appeared first on Positive News.
The fertility rate in the United States has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded. It has been recorded since 1909, and has dropped more than 10% just since 2007. [1]
The findings are based on population data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that track birth and fertility statistics.
The environmental movement has seen its share of ebbs and flows over the last 50 years. Martin Wright asks what role the media should play in shaping a better relationship with the planetThe post Solutions the way forward for environmental journalism appeared first on Positive News.
Three ideas for your next adventure: an exotic escape that takes you closer to nature, green travel nearer to home, and arts and wellbeing in the AdriaticThe post Positive destinations appeared first on Positive News.
Although uncertain and scary, Brexit offers a thrill of progressive possibilityThe post Shining a light on ProgrExit possibilities appeared first on Positive News.
Changing the way our food is produced, distributed and wasted can seem out of reach, but what we choose to consume has a major impact on both people and the planet. What does it really mean to eat sustainably?The post Chewing the facts on sustainable diets appeared first on Positive News.
Wales is to start measuring the proportion of workers with ‘good jobs’ by taking into account security of employment and wagesThe post Wales to measure ‘good jobs’ appeared first on Positive News.
