To connect more meaningfully with each other, call instead of texting
Over the last couple of months, social distancing has pushed many of us to rely on technology to connect with one another. And while many opt for text-based communications out of fear of awkwardness, new research shows that a phone call is more likely to produce the actual feelings of connectedness Read More...
7 foods to lose weight naturally without dieting
It’s commonly believed that low-calorie food helps you lose weight, but the problem is that many foods that people grab while dieting have little nutrients and don’t actually satisfy hunger. This just leaves the door open to more snack temptations. Instead, the healthiest way to lose weight Read More...
Google promises to operate using only carbon-free energy by 2030
This week, Google announced that it will go beyond its commitment to offset its carbon footprint with renewable energy generation and will strive to power its data centers and offices using solely carbon-free electricity by 2030. To put this commitment in perspective, Google consumes slightly Read More...
September 15, 2020
Dog mom Kristy shares 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends and Summers dives into agricultural finance with soil health investment fund, rePlant Capital. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 15, 2020
Dog mom Kristy shares 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends and Summers dives into agricultural finance with soil health investment fund, rePlant Capital. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 15, 2020
Dog mom Kristy shares 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends and Summers dives into agricultural finance with soil health investment fund, rePlant Capital. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
September 15, 2020
Dog mom Kristy shares 4 spiritual lessons we can learn from our canine friends and Summers dives into agricultural finance with soil health investment fund, rePlant Capital. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Interest rates on these farm loans are tied to improved soil health
Soil degradation is a looming crisis for the future of our food systems. We have discussed solutions like crop diversification and natural fertilization methods, but when it comes to funding these solutions, things get a bit more complicated. How can we convince farmers to invest in regenerative Read More...
The case for converting some farmland to bee habitat
Although farmers know that bees are essential pollinators for many crops, they usually don’t dedicate parts of their valuable planting space to create a habitat just for bees. But according to new research, farmers should really consider sharing their land with these pollinating insects. In Read More...
Have a laugh with these hilarious wildlife photos
In these turbulent times, we could all use a good laugh. And that’s exactly what we have to offer today in the form of a hilarious gallery of wildlife photos. The light-hearted images of wildlife come from the finalists of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography awards. We weren’t aware of Read More...