Can we have prosperity without growth? →
The critique of economic growth, once a fringe position, is gaining widespread attention in the face of the climate crisis. THE NEW YORKER
Read MoreThis chart of the 1918 Spanish flu shows why social distancing works →
The extreme measuresânow known as social distancing, which is being called for by global health agencies to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirusâkept per capita flu-related deaths in St. Louis to less than half of those in Philadelphia, according to a 2007 paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. QUARTZ
Read MoreClimate change: New rules could spell end of 'throwaway culture' →
New rules could spell the death of a "throwaway" culture in which products are bought, used briefly, then binned. The regulations will apply to a range of everyday items such as mobile phones, textiles, electronics, batteries, construction and packaging. It's part of a worldwide movement called the Right to Repair. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe miracle new sustainable product that's revolutionising architecture â stone! →
Itâs cheap, light, quick, fireproof and has a tiny carbon footprint compared to concrete. No wonder the âgreat forgotten material of our timeâ is staging a comeback. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreHow to cook with plant-based meats →
You may have tried restaurant versions, but making them at home is another matter. J. Kenji LĂłpez-Alt has tested them and offers practical advice. THE NEW YORK TIMES
Read MoreCoke and Pepsi are getting sued for lying about recycling →
A California-based environmental group, the Earth Island Institute, filed the lawsuit in San Mateo County arguing that theyâve knowingly polluted the oceans while misleading the public. The lawsuit notes that 8 million to 20 million tons of plastic end up in the worldâs oceans every year â and that much of it can be traced back to these few companies. VICE
Read MoreThe beautiful place that stopped big bottled water →
As Washington State moves to ban companies from selling its spring water, the story of Hood River County shows how even a small place can stop the extraction of its most precious resource. REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Read MoreAbandoned coal plants are a huge opportunity →
Theyâre cavernous, solidly built and often on prime urban land. Now, theyâre being reborn as everything from charter schools to solar farms. REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL
Read MoreMexican women strike to protest against gender-based violence →
Millions of women in Mexico have taken part in a day-long strike to highlight rising levels of gender-based violence. An estimated 10 women are killed each day in Mexico and police are investigating more than 700 cases of "femicide", the killing of women. BBC NEWS
Read MoreLuxembourg is first country to make all public transport free →
Luxembourg is to become the first country to offer a free public transport system, as the government tries to reduce particularly dense car traffic. Some cities have taken similar partial measures but the transport ministry said it was the only time such a decision had encompassed an entire country. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreGermany hits record 61% renewables for month of February →
Renewable energy sources provided a record 61.2% of Germanyâs net public electricity generation in February, according to figures provided by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), which also showed that wind energy provided nearly half of the countryâs electricity during the month. RENEW ECONOMY
Read MoreA nunâs journey in the amazon →
In her work aiding Brazilâs rural poor, Sister Jean Bellini practices âaccompaniment.â The term gives Catholics a way of ministering to, or alongside, all suffering people, including those who donât fully share their faith. THE NEW YORKER
Read MoreThe âŹ30m hospital built by 300,000 people →
Romanians frustrated at countryâs insufficient healthcare have taken a DIY approach to fixing the problem. Since 2015, more than 300,000 people and over 4,000 companies have donated money to construct the facility, which will treat children with cancer and will be the first state hospital built entirely through private donations. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreThis 'miracle' plant is supposed to save the world →
Instead, the new craze for the South African succulent spekboom shows our obsession with silver bullet solutions to the climate crisis. HUFFPOST
Read MoreThis village for the homeless just got a new addition: 3D-printed houses →
Icon, the Austin-based startup that designed the 3D printer, is building six small homes on the site, called Community First! Village, and recently began using the same technology to build homes in Mexico for people living in extreme poverty, creating the worldâs first 3D-printed neighbourhood. FAST COMPANY
Read MoreIs a universal basic income experiment coming to Philadelphia? →
Philadelphia may begin testing a cash subsidy pilot in 2020, city policymakers and nonprofit leaders revealed Tuesday at a press conference. With the goal of lifting 100,000 Philadelphians out of poverty in the next four years, the Poverty Action Plan did not come accompanied by specific legislation or a price tag. WHYY
Read MoreHow long will it take to develop a coronavirus vaccine? →
A COVID-19 vaccine developed, licensed, and manufactured at a global scale in twelve months would be an unprecedented, even revolutionary achievement. THE NEW YORKER
Read MoreUniversity teaches students how to be happy →
The University of Bristol is offering a âscience of happinessâ course designed to teach students a set of science-based strategies for living a happier and more fulfilling life. The course was developed in response to growing concerns around the mental health of students. POSITIVE NEWS
Read MoreThe incredibly simple way to get people to care about the environment →
Better access to nature, even just your local park, helps people and the planet. Study after study finds that spending time in nature can improve physical and psychological well-being. HUFFPOST
Read MoreThe hollowing out of Spain â and the minister trying to reverse it →
Newly appointed Teresa Ribera is seeking to bridge long-term gulf between urban and rural areas. THE GUARDIAN
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