Have a green thumb but no garden? AllotMe can help.
Gardening is a pastime with a multitude of benefits for the environment and general health. The lockdown has seen a surge in people investing in their gardens—that is, of course, if they are fortunate enough to have space for them. The National Allotment Society reports that in the UK alone, Read More...
Rekstur's innovative home design can adapt to rising and falling sea levels
Rising sea levels are another symptom of human-induced climate change that we must contend with. New York City-based architecture firm Rekstur, recognizing that rising sea levels put homes on the coast at risk, has designed a floating container home that can adapt to the rising and falling of the Read More...
These modular rooftops made of wood waste keep Indian homes cool
The vast majority of small shacks comprising the slums of Ahmedabad, India are covered with thin metal roofs that are great at trapping heat. In temperatures that exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, these housing units can get unbearably hot, rendering the inhabitants to spend most of their time outside Read More...
May 17, 2021
Today we welcome guest Ken Lindner, author of 'Career Choreography' and founder of Ken Lindner & Associates, a premier news and hosting agency. Ken joins us to discuss the future of work post-pandemic and how solutions news plays a role in mainstream media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Read More...
May 17, 2021
Today we welcome guest Ken Lindner, author of 'Career Choreography' and founder of Ken Lindner & Associates, a premier news and hosting agency. Ken joins us to discuss the future of work post-pandemic and how solutions news plays a role in mainstream media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Read More...
May 17, 2021
Today we welcome guest Ken Lindner, author of 'Career Choreography' and founder of Ken Lindner & Associates, a premier news and hosting agency. Ken joins us to discuss the future of work post-pandemic and how solutions news plays a role in mainstream media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Read More...
May 17, 2021
Today we welcome guest Ken Lindner, author of 'Career Choreography' and founder of Ken Lindner & Associates, a premier news and hosting agency. Ken joins us to discuss the future of work post-pandemic and how solutions news plays a role in mainstream media. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Read More...
This electric motorbike could help protect endangered wildlife in Africa
Rangers working to prevent poaching in Africa often use motorbikes to patrol protected areas. The vehicles, however, run on gas-guzzling engines that require expensive and inaccessible gasoline. On top of that, the loud motors make it virtually impossible to sneak up on poachers. A new partnership Read More...
UK makes history as the first country to recognize animals as sentient beings
This past Wednesday, the UK announced an immense victory for animal welfare advocates and the creatures they support. Animals will be formally recognized as sentient beings under UK law for the first time in history. These legislative reforms, some of which have been many years in the making, Read More...
Leonardo Da Vinci could help future generations tackle climate change
Regarded as one of the greatest minds to have ever lived, there are more than a few things that we can learn from Leonardo Da Vinci. In fact, some of his theories may play a crucial role in tackling some of today’s most pressing global challenges such as climate change. According to a new study Read More...