10 good things that are happening in the world right now

10 good things that are happening in the world right now by Amber Rolfe OK, so things may not be great right now…  But that doesn’t mean there isn’t good in the world too. Whilst the coronavirus pandemic is probably dominating the majority of your thoughts (and the news), it’s equally important to think about the positives. And trust us, they still exist.  To help bring some much-needed positivity (and also, koalas) into your life, here are 10 good things that are happening in the world right now:  1. Pollution is droppingBecause of the worldwide and unprecedented levels of ‘staying inside’, levels of air pollutants and warming gases are down almost 50% compared to this time last year.How to stay productive while working from home2. Not all heroes wear capesBut they might wear scrubs. While we’re all safe indoors, NHS workers, delivery drivers, retail staff, and more, are all working around the clock to make sure we have everything we need.And its not just key workers. Fundraising is going on up-and-down the country, with proceeds going to those affected by the virus.One of the most inspirational fundraisers is Capt Tom Moore, a 99-year-old Army veteran who started with a goal of earning £1,000 by doing laps in his garden who has gone on to raise an amazing £26.5 million so far (and counting).View all health and emergency jobs now3. Burgers for all  In addition to the likes of Pret, Greggs, Leon, and Burger King offering freebies to hard-working NHS staff, David Lloyd Clubs have donated all excess perishables to local NHS teams and vulnerable groups.4. Koalas are being released back into the wildFollowing the wildfires that devastated over 2.5 million acres of land in Australia, it’s now safe to start releasing rescued koalas back into their natural habitat.  5. An army of volunteers has been assembled  Shortly after a government plea, over 500,000 people have volunteered to deliver food and medicine to vulnerable people, transport them to appointments, and speak to isolated people on the p hone.  6. Coaching ambulance drivers A group of coach drivers in Bakers Dolphin are giving transferable skills a whole new meaning. How? Theyre re-training to become ambulance drivers with the aim to cover a fleet of 95 ambulances.      7. Getting that breadSupermarket giants Tesco and Aldi have rewarded their store and warehouse staff with a 10% bonus for coping with crowds.  8. Are you still watching this? Netflix is doing more than providing us with endless entertainment during lockdown. They’ve also donated £1 million to BFI and the UK’s Film and TV Charity coronavirus fund, to help provide relief to freelancers.  9. You can double donate your commuteCharities, The Big Give and the National Emergency Trust, have launched a COVID-19 Emergency Appeal to help those most affected by coronavirus. Whatever you donate, they’ll double.  Donate here10. A light at the end of the tunnelFollowing a significant reduction in coronavirus cases in the Hubei province, Wuhan reopened on Ap ril 8. The good news comes after two months of lockdown.    Five jobs that help people#KeepBritainWorkingWere proud to support the #KeepBritainWorking campaign which aims to redeploy workers from struggling sectors into in-demand ones.To find out how you can get involved, visit keepbritainworking.com now.Together we can help preserve jobs and protect livelihoods. Together, we can Keep Britain Working.Still searching for your perfect position? View all available jobs now.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. COVID-19 and work Features