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10 ways that future urban living will be greener

Positive News — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:04:18 +0000

From carbon-negative homes to people-powered street lights, new innovations are transforming urban living

Robin Eveleigh — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:22 +0000

Solar panels could increase global crop yields by creating cooler, more resilient growing conditions, researchers say

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:40:23 +0000

A regenerative agriculture initiative is helping Kenyan smallholders cut crop failure and dramatically improve yields

Gavin Haines — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:31 +0000

These rooftop arrays prove that solar on commercial buildings can be a visual delight – and a source of significant cost savings

Robin Eveleigh — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:48 +0000

A US-based biotech firm has developed a plastic-eating fungi, offering an eco-friendly solution to tackle the global nappy waste crisis

Robin Eveleigh — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:55 +0000

Artists have been inspired by what’s billed as the world’s first sustainable, biodegradable ink made from regeneratively farmed seaweed

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:04 +0000

Recycled textiles from the city’s world-renowned hot air ballooning scene have been put to good use

Martin Wright — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:56:52 +0000

An ambitious programme combines solar power with mobile connectivity to revolutionise the prospects for people living in rural India

Alexa Phillips — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:36:58 +0000

One of the most effective ways to boost mental and physical wellbeing is to get active in nature – and there’s growing evidence to prove it

Angela Garwood — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:30:18 +0000

Part of an old turbine has been transformed into a house in a bid to prove that these structures can have a meaningful second life 