Location: Global
Global / Justice, Positive Perspective, Spirit, World Goodwill
08 Jun 2011
In recent centuries, one of the most important concepts shaping humanity has been that of human progress. The idea of inevitable progress was accepted as so obviously true that for most people it was beyond doubt. Now however, many people are beginning to question the notion
08 Jun 2011
May 2011 celebrated the 150th birthday of one of the greatest and most prolific poets the world has known.
Renewables can power the world
Global / Politics, Renewable Energy
08 Jun 2011
Almost 80% of the world‘s energy supply could be met by renewable energy in 2050, if governments implement the right policies, a new report shows.
Global / Arts, Community, Sustainable Development
08 Jun 2011
Covering 40,000 miles through 40 countries, permaculture designers Richard Perkins and Michelle Asher are embarking on a journey to discover and share examples of communities creating regenerative, abundant and healthy ways of living.
08 Jun 2011
Sarah Outen, 26, will spend two-and-a-half years travelling 20,000 miles around the globe using only a rowing boat, kayak and a bike
08 Jun 2011
A global movement is building that is inspiring girls to take control over their minds, bodies, hearts and actions.
250,000 marine species catalogued in new database
Global / Conservation, Innovation
08 Jun 2011
A new database cataloguing sea life, including more than 6,000 previously undiscovered creatures, is now available online
08 Jun 2011
By fundamentally changing our cultural values we can create societies that collaborate for increased wellbeing rather than compete for increased wealth
18 May 2011
Adam Weymouth journeyed on foot from England to Turkey and found that walking, with an attitude of openness, offered a unique understanding and experience of the world
06 May 2011
Melanie Strickland attends 6 Billion Ways, an event in London promoting local and global justice, and reflects on its aims
Global / Peace, Positive Perspective
06 May 2011
While politicians tackle the symptoms of an unsustainable economy, we need to call for a complete system change, argues Bruce Nixon
Global / Peace, Positive Perspective, World Goodwill
06 May 2011
The power of an idea whose time has come is amazing. One such idea is embodied in the word freedom, which has been so much in the forefront of our thoughts in recent weeks
06 May 2011
Pippa Bondy, a facilitator of courses on ‘the way of council’ – an ancient indigenous practice of holding speaking and listening circles – explains its value in today’s society
Global / Sustainable Development, Technology
06 May 2011
An international product label is being developed to indicate when goods have been made by companies using wind energy
Global / Community, Conservation
06 May 2011
A youth-led reforestation project is searching for 10 ‘action agents’ to spend five months in Borneo helping create an orangutan sanctuary, and to star in 3D film about the project
Global / Body & Mind, Peace, Spirit
06 May 2011
There’s growing evidence that practicing transcendental meditation may directly create peace in the world and some military authorities are quietly taking the idea seriously
Global / Positive Perspective, Sustainable Development
30 Mar 2011
Researching for his first book, Mark Stevenson spent a year looking at the scientific horizon – and came back cautiously optimistic
Global / New Economics, Wellbeing
15 Mar 2011
A new documentary film is proposing that localised economies can heal the Earth and restore our wellbeing
14 Dec 2010
Kate Magic is author of three books, including 'Eat Smart, Eat Raw'. This article looks at the benefits of a raw food diet and offers a helpful recipe
