Finally, politicians are taking climate science seriously on Capitol Hill
Climate science was on the agenda on Capitol Hill this week…for the first time in 10 years. OK, we acknowledge that climate science’s 10-year hiatus from the political agenda is simply ridiculous considering the very real presence of climate change these days, but at the very least we can be Read More...
A step-by-step guide for how to ask your boss for a raise
The idea of asking your boss for a raise can be nerve-wracking. Even if you think you deserve a bit extra for all the hard work you do, perhaps you put it off for months or even years because you’re worried your boss will look at you different, or worse, look to replace you with someone cheaper. Read More...
The Green New Deal sounds great, but what is it actually?
While the Green New Deal resolution has been floating around in the media for the past week or two, the actual details of the deal have been obscure at best. Now a leaked copy has emerged online, and the contents reveal a plan that could thread the needle between a number of serious problems, from Read More...
What science tells us is the best way to recover after a sports session
In the world of sports, it seems like everyone has a different opinion for how to best recover after a long fitness session. Many athletes swear that ice baths are best, others recommend hopping into the sauna, and some even say drinking chocolate milk is the golden ticket to a good recovery. With Read More...
Treat yourself to a visual feast of birds with these stunning photos
At the Optimist Daily, we’re constantly delivering stories for you to read. But every now and again, there’s something wonderful to be gained by simply taking in the stunning beauty of our world and the animals that inhabit it. If you follow the link below, you will be treated to a visual feast Read More...
Learn the art of walking mindfully from this zen master
When you think of mindfulness, what do you envision in your head? Do you think of a person sitting absolutely still with their legs-crossed and their eyes closed? This is how most people typically think of mindfulness, but this isn’t the only way to do it. For those who find sitting still Read More...
Scientists are creating a plant that thrives on guzzling carbon dioxide
The institute that developed the first safe polio vaccine is now off to tackle another life-threatening problem: climate change. To do so, they are attempting to create the “Ideal Plant”—one that thrives on consuming lots of carbon dioxide and storing it in its roots. The scientists behind Read More...
The majority of American companies plan to transition to a circular economy
If we want an economic system that works with the environment rather than pollute it like our current one does, then the world’s biggest companies need to step up and make a change. Instead of selling products that will quickly become waste after consumption, we need products that are built to Read More...
Hawaii wants to ban cigarette sales to anyone under 100
Is it in our power to take away the right of people to purchase and smoke cigarettes, even if we know it’s terrible for their health? Representatives in Hawaii’s State House think so, which is why they’ve introduced a bill that will eventually ban cigarette sales to anyone under the age of Read More...
Norwegian studio designs chair using old fish nets from local fisheries
At the Optimist Daily, we’re all about repurposing waste into something entirely new. However, while it’s awesome to make a product out of materials that would otherwise end up in the trash, that isn’t a guarantee that the product will be entirely useful or aesthetically pleasing. That’s Read More...