Today’s Solutions: January 13, 2026

Taxis are the bane of all urban areas. Typically, they are poorly made, poorly maintained, and spew tons of carbon dioxide into the air every day as they shuttle people from place to place. Beijing has nearly 70,000 taxis. It also has an intractable problem with smog. While it has embarked on an aggressive program to encourage private citizens to buy what it calls “new energy vehicles” — hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery operated cars

Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

Alzheimer’s fully reversed in mice using NAD+ compound, giving hope for futur...

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a discovery that’s generating cautious optimism in the scientific community, researchers in the United States have successfully ...

Read More

8 creative side hustles that made money in 2025 that could work for you in 2026

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM With rising costs and evolving work norms, side hustles have become more than just a financial boost; they’re ...

Read More

How Paris is quieting its noise pollution

Those of us that live in a city love it for the layers and layers of life, light, and vibrancy that come from a ...

Read More

Dutch city is the first in the world to ban meat ads in public spaces

The undeniable environmental cost of keeping livestock and producing meat (along with the many health benefits of a plant-based diet) are compelling reasons for ...

Read More