Bird-watching: These 3 tools let you track migratory birds near you
Running out of entertainment options as the pandemic continues to trudge onward? Now is the perfect time to take up bird-watching! Yes, this is the time of year where many birds migrate long distances to make a temporary home in a different climate, which means there’s a good chance that some Read More...
In the future, this gravity-defying robot could help the elderly do chores
Earth’s population is rapidly aging. Whereas today there are ten people under age 65 for every one senior, the United Nations projects it will be just five to one by 2050. In some countries like Japan, it’ll be less than two to one, which means we will need solutions for how to take care of a Read More...
The Optimist View: An Optimist Daily Event - Emotional Inflammation Webinar
"While it's true you can't change the winds or currents in this tumultuous world, you can adjust your sails so that you can guide yourself to a safe harbor." - Lise Van Susteren and Stacey Colino In January of this year, The Optimist Daily, along with our publishing partner The World Business Read More...
Citizen science project lets you fight deforestation from your couch
Much of our anxiety surrounding the climate crisis is driven by the feeling that we can do little to influence the rapidly changing climate. So, if you’re looking for a hands-on way to contribute to conservation, we’ve got a solution for you. And you don’t even have to leave your couch to Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 6, 2020
Today Summers shares how innovative companies are harnessing renewable energy from the sea and Kristy explains why windows of the future could be made of wood. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
How to prep your home for wildfire season
It’s only the beginning of wildfire season on the west coast, but 2.2 million acres have already burned in California alone. Wildfires can be scary, especially if you live in a fire-prone area, but preparing your home and family for the event of an evacuation will help you leave the area quickly Read More...
This is how climate-resilient neighborhoods might look in the future
Building resilient neighborhoods is key in enabling our growing cities to adapt to the threats of climate change. The Norwegian city of Bergen is well aware of this. That’s why it has recently devised plans to develop a former port area at the edge of the city into a regenerative, zero-emissions Read More...