May 28, 2021
Today we welcome guest Kati Morton, LMFT, to discuss mental health in the age of the internet and how our outlook on mental wellness is shifting as we move out of the pandemic. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 28, 2021
Today we welcome guest Kati Morton, LMFT, to discuss mental health in the age of the internet and how our outlook on mental wellness is shifting as we move out of the pandemic. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
This zoo exhibit is spreading the word on palm oil sustainability
Zoos offer an opportunity for everyone to witness the magic of wild animals, but unfortunately, many of the animals we see at the zoo are highly threatened in their natural habitats. One zoo trying to enhance the environmental reach of its programs is the Denver Zoo, which uses its adorable sloths Read More...
Giant wild otter seen in the Bermejo River for first time in over a century
The Bermejo River flows through Impenetrable National Park in Argentina’s Chaco province. The secluded region had a special and surprising visitor last week in the form of a wild giant river otter. The otter, which was believed to be extinct in the country because of hunting and habitat loss, Read More...
Petting therapy dogs can help college students cope with stress
Dogs have been valuable in supporting firefighters during wildfire season and relieving loneliness for seniors, but these aren't their only benefits. Now, a new study finds that petting therapy dogs can provide college students with stress relief benefits that last up to six weeks. Coming from Read More...
Soccer star Marcus Rashford raises millions to tackle child food poverty
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has definitely proved himself as an exceptional soccer player, but more recently, the 23-year-old footballer made headlines for something else — donating millions of dollars to charities dedicated to feeding vulnerable children during the Read More...
Dutch court orders Shell to slash CO2 emissions
In a landmark ruling for the environment, a Dutch court has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to significantly reduce its emissions. In a judgement delivered by a district court in The Hague this week, the oil company must cut its CO2 emissions by 45 percent of 2019 levels by 2030. The case was Read More...
This startup is transforming front lawns into neighborhood farms
American households use more than 7 billion gallons of water per day just to tend to their lawns. Some experts estimate that up to 50 percent of that water is wasted due to evaporation, wind, or runoff. But what if we could use those lawn spaces for something more meaningful, such as growing local Read More...
Updated your home? 6 Tips to make your renovation more sustainable
After spending so much time at home over the past year, many people are feeling inspired to improve their spaces with renovations and DIY projects. Sprucing up your home is exciting, but like everything we do, it also has an environmental impact. Today we share six tips from architect Devi Read More...
May 27, 2021
We've got two animal stories today! There's a shepherding program that bridges cultural divides in Switzerland and the news that Kenya is conducting its first nation-wide animal census. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...