Former steel mill will get new life as a producer of wind turbines
Before it closed in 2012, Sparrows Point in Maryland was home to the largest steel mill in the world, supplying key components for shipbuilding and large infrastructure projects in the US, such as the girders of the Golden Gate Bridge. Now, the site of the former mill will now be given a new lease Read More...
Beyond recycling: plastic can be eaten!
Single use plastic waste is one of the largest problems facing humanity. According to Greenpeace, over 6.3 billion tons of plastic waste have been created and discarded, with only 9 percent of that number being recycled. This isn’t necessarily due to a lack of effort; plastics like polyethylene Read More...
Minnesota law improves conditions for pregnant women in prison
Resources for pregnant mothers in US prisons are scarce, to say the least. Most offer limited prenatal care and in some states, newborns are only allowed to reside with their incarcerated mothers for 24 hours before they must be turned over to a relative. In a bid to make conditions for pregnant Read More...
This river revitalization plan prioritizes underprivileged communities in LA
Urban green spaces have historically been more accessible to privileged communities within cities. However, there has been a surge in awareness and activism that calls cities to address the inequity in access to these spaces, as clean air and access to nature is a human right, not only to be Read More...
Make the most of your skin serum with these application techniques
Skincare is a part of your overall health, so it’s definitely worth shelling out some extra cash for, especially if you’re purchasing a serum as they deliver the most highly concentrated active ingredients and are considered the treatment step in your routine. This means that you’re going to Read More...
Stay present and mindful with these four strategies
A Harvard study on mindfulness found that people spend half of their waking hours thinking about something other than the present moment. Whether that’s an argument with a friend last week or a daunting work project for the next, we all have a nasty habit of neglecting the present moment right in Read More...
August 9, 2021
From potatoes to giraffes to ancient geometry, we've got it all on the Update this morning. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! Curious about our food storage story? Find it here: Read More...
August 9, 2021
From potatoes to giraffes to ancient geometry, we've got it all on the Update this morning. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News! Curious about our food storage story? Find it here: Read More...
7 Health related reasons to invest in a vaginal mirror
If the thought of holding a mirror to your vagina (if you have one) makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. However, there are a lot of health-related benefits to scrutinizing your parts with a vaginal mirror on a regular basis. Here are seven reasons why, from sex therapist Megan Fleming, Read More...
Poland's AirBubble playground keeps air pure with algae
Poland is one of Europe’s most polluted countries, in a world where, according to the WHO, 93 percent of children breathe in polluted air while they play. To protect Poland’s children from air pollution, an innovative park, called the AirBubble, was erected in central Warsaw, next to Read More...