Daniel Fahey, Author at Positive News Good journalism about good things Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:51:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Daniel Fahey, Author at Positive News 32 32 The social media star helping people fall in love with libraries https://www.positive.news/society/the-social-media-star-helping-people-fall-in-love-with-libraries/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:36:06 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=468573 Young people are rediscovering the joy of visiting libraries thanks to influential bookworm Mychal Threets

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]]> The rise of job centres for neurodivergent people https://www.positive.news/society/job-centres-for-neurodivergent-autistic-people/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:58:10 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=465473 Increasingly, specialised employment agencies are drawing attention to the benefits of conditions such as autism

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]]> Sustainable Christmas ideas: 13 ways to make the festive season greener https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sustainable-christmas-ideas-how-to-make-yuletide-greener/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:55:24 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=342817 Tis’ the season to be jolly careful about your environmental impact. Here’s how to go green this Christmas, while also saving money

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]]> Welcome to the world’s first zero-waste island https://www.positive.news/society/tilos-the-worlds-first-zero-waste-island/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:29:21 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=444734 A tiny Greek island has undergone a green revolution, becoming energy self-sufficient and permanently closing its landfill site

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]]> The pedal-powered ‘zero waste’ grocer taking on London’s supermarkets https://www.positive.news/economics/the-pedal-powered-zero-waste-grocer-taking-on-londons-supermarkets/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:47:48 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=443225 ‘Zero waste’ shops are popular, but not always convenient. This small business has a solution

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]]> Future of travel: how the race to reduce emissions will shape our holidays https://www.positive.news/society/future-of-travel-how-reduce-emissions-holiday/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:24:11 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=442807 With flight prices soaring and travellers demanding more sustainable options, holidays are set to change

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]]> Eight reasons to wait until shoulder season to go on holiday https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/why-you-should-travel-during-shoulder-season-holiday/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:50:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=442511 Shoulder season holidays are cheaper, less crowded and have a positive impact on local communities? Here’s why

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]]> Food banks for pets: the new projects helping famished furry friends https://www.positive.news/environment/food-banks-for-pets-projects-helping-pet-owners/ Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=434386 Amid the cost-of-living crisis, some households are struggling to feed and care for their pets. Meet the projects helping to change that

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]]> Hotting up: the meteoric rise of the humble heat pump https://www.positive.news/society/hotting-up-charting-the-meteoric-rise-of-the-humble-heat-pump/ Fri, 05 May 2023 11:38:37 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=432331 Some experts say heat pumps are the single most impactful lever to reducing emissions. Here’s why

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]]> The end isn’t nigh. Why we should be optimistic about the future https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/wellbeing/we-should-be-optimistic-about-the-future/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:36:21 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=428106 The Doomsday Clock moved closer to midnight recently, but a new book suggests we should be more sanguine about the future. Here’s why

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