Contents

Regulars

Shall I go along with this ugly, unacceptable reality? No. There is a better way to live p14

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8 In sight

Shining a light on an alternative to polluting plastic glitter

Solutions lab

65 In the digital age, how can musicians be fairly rewarded for their talent?

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10 News in brief

We scour the globe for the latest news of progress and possibility

74 Reframing the facts

Is it really possible to close the gap between rich and poor?

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50 Sparks

Zooming in on five practical biodiversityboosting projects

83 Our community

The subscriber who uses Positive News to teach adults to read

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Global relations feel rocky, but peace has precedent too ................................. 30 Q&A: Fereshteh Forough empowers Afghan girls through coding................. 32 Giving motherhood pride of place on jobhunters’ CVs ....................................... 35 The young bereaved supporting each other through the unthinkable ........ 72 Five of the world’s most colourful cities .................................................................. 82

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