GPS tracking is helping tigers and humans coexist in Nepal
Earlier this week we shared how AI tracking is saving elephant populations in Africa. Now, it turns out that tech innovations could help protect tigers in Nepal in a very similar way. Significant progress has been made in wild tiger conservation in Nepal with the population doubling from 2009 Read More...
Why you should invest in all-electric gardening equipment
Personal vehicles and public buses get a lot of attention when we talk about moving away from fossil fuels, but electric technology has valuable applications outside of the realm of transportation as well. Did you know that using a gas-powered leaf blower for 30 minutes creates the same hydrocarbon Read More...
Build your own hydroponics vertical garden with these free design plans
While the benefits of gardening on mental health and general wellbeing are becoming increasingly evident, many people don’t have an outdoor space to take up this wholesome hobby. Soon, however, you may be able to build your own indoor vertical garden, thanks to a team of scientists from the Read More...
Scientists may use bacteria to clean up microplastics floating in water
Although microplastics are incredibly tiny in size (smaller than 5mm), they pose a huge threat to marine environments, and because of their minuscule size, they are also incredibly difficult to remove from water. Fortunately, a team of microbiologists has developed a sustainable solution that could Read More...
April 29, 2021
Today we're sharing how renting baby clothes can make dressing your little one more sustainable and how community solar share projects are making renewable energy more accessible is Massachusetts. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 29, 2021
Today we're sharing how renting baby clothes can make dressing your little one more sustainable and how community solar share projects are making renewable energy more accessible is Massachusetts. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 29, 2021
Today we're sharing how renting baby clothes can make dressing your little one more sustainable and how community solar share projects are making renewable energy more accessible is Massachusetts. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 29, 2021
Today we're sharing how renting baby clothes can make dressing your little one more sustainable and how community solar share projects are making renewable energy more accessible is Massachusetts. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
How community shared solar can expand renewable energy access
Many homeowners are enthusiastic about the prospect of solar energy but lack the capital required for installation. Overcoming this initial investment hurdle is made easier by subsidy programs, but these programs are still often unattainable for low-income residents. From 2015 to 2020, Read More...
Support pollinators this spring with flower 'billboards'
We at The Optimist Daily are always looking for ways to help our pollinator friends. If you are looking to plant a pollinator-friendly garden this spring, then a new study led by Jaret Daniels and Elizabeth Braatz can help! Their research indicates that insects are attracted to landscapes where Read More...