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Why we need to buy more local or it’s bye, bye local

As consumers, we often prioritize convenience and cost when making purchasing decisions. However, buying from local stores that sell local products…

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Better Society

100 UK companies implement the 4 day work without pay cuts…here’s why this works

Hands up if you feel that you work too many hours to be productive all the time. Well, in the UK…

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Better Society

Why we need a new perspective on consumerism

A world without consumption is impossible, but for the sake of the planet and people it is crucial to change our…

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Sustainable Planet

Discover how this single tree has the potential to restore equilibrium between people and planet

Researchers are exploring the fast-growing Pongamia pinnata’s potential to restore degraded land, create a biofuel revolution, power cars, and even feed…

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Sustainable Planet

United Nations new landmark framework will integrate ‘natural capital’ in economic reporting

The UN’s new framework recognises that ecosystems deliver important services that generate benefits for people — in essence, they are assets…

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Sustainable Planet

Here’s how a nature-led recovery could rebuild economies and generate $10tn every year post-pandemic

WEF report says 400m jobs, economic stability and protection for food supplies are among benefits to the global population if governments…

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Sustainable Planet

From drought to prosperity: contest in India becomes biggest permaculture project on Earth

The Satyamev Jayate Samruddha Gaon Spardha is a competition aimed at transforming the rural ecology and rural economy in Maharashtra, and…

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Sustainable Planet

Coronavirus a make-or-break moment for climate change, warn experts… but they have a plan

Top economists say the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic stimulus packages could help both the economy and the climate — if lawmakers make the…

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Better Society

India has halved its poverty rate since 1990s say World Bank

The world’s largest democracy has achieved annual growth exceeding 7% over the last 15 years, halved its poverty rate since the…

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New Zealand budgets will be ‘all about well-being and not just money’ says PM

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces a new approach to running New Zealand’s finances.

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Why we need to buy more local or it’s bye, bye local

100 UK companies implement the 4 day work without pay cuts…here’s why this works

Why we need a new perspective on consumerism

Discover how this single tree has the potential to restore equilibrium between people and planet

United Nations new landmark framework will integrate ‘natural capital’ in economic reporting

Here’s how a nature-led recovery could rebuild economies and generate $10tn every year post-pandemic

From drought to prosperity: contest in India becomes biggest permaculture project on Earth

Coronavirus a make-or-break moment for climate change, warn experts… but they have a plan

India has halved its poverty rate since 1990s say World Bank

New Zealand budgets will be ‘all about well-being and not just money’ says PM

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