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Scotland lays out new road map to reach net zero by 2045

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Scotland took its next step toward reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, releasing a sweeping draft climate ...

Why art gallery visits may be one of the healthiest habits you can build

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most of us know the feeling of standing in front of a painting that makes us pause. Maybe ...

Vegetable oil byproduct can filter heavy metals from water

It’s unfortunate, but creating many of our products these days can also create harmful waste. We love finding stories about businesses and scientists repurposing ...

France mandates that all large parking lots be outfitted with solar panels

Last week, the French Senate passed legislation mandating the installation of solar panels on all new and current parking lots with room for at least ...

Youth activists in Vanuatu score a major climate win

BY SIRI CHILUKURI, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Subscribe to its weekly newsletter here. Young environmental activists from a small South Pacific island ...