Medical drone delivery project to service remote communities in Uganda
Advancements in modern medicine allow for multitudes of medical problems to be managed by the individuals who live with them, but what good are these advancements to those living in remote areas if they aren’t accessible? Ensuring that remote communities have equitable access to modern Read More...
How ranked-choice voting strengthens our electoral system
The US electoral system is far from perfect, however, ranked-choice voting could be a viable and relatively easy-to-implement method to improve it. Back in 2019, New Yorkers voted to try this ranked-choice system for local primary and special elections, making it the largest voting population Read More...
Automated beehive monitors bee health to prevent colony collapse
Here at The Optimist Daily, we're major advocates for solutions aimed at tackling the collapse of the global bee population. Today, we bring you a solution that may offer a snapshot of what beekeeping of the future will look like, tapping into AI and machine learning to keep the pollinators Read More...
Plantlife launches No Mow May campaign to support pollinators in the UK
Conservation charity Plantlife is urging gardeners in the UK to “do nothing for nature” this month as part of their No Mow May campaign. This campaign is designed to let wildflowers grow unrestrained in people’s yards, to provide more food for pollinators. Plantlife has even approached Read More...
Meet Cheyenne Sundance: The young advocate for urban agriculture
Cheyenne Sundance is a young Toronto resident passionate about urban farming. She believes that it can be a viable career, however, she also realizes that for many underprivileged communities, getting into urban agriculture just isn’t realistic. She states that “there is so much systemic Read More...
May 6, 2021
What if ships could run on the trash they collect from the sea? That's the idea behind the solution we're discussing today: a plastic-powered yacht. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 6, 2021
What if ships could run on the trash they collect from the sea? That's the idea behind the solution we're discussing today: a plastic-powered yacht. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 6, 2021
What if ships could run on the trash they collect from the sea? That's the idea behind the solution we're discussing today: a plastic-powered yacht. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 6, 2021
What if ships could run on the trash they collect from the sea? That's the idea behind the solution we're discussing today: a plastic-powered yacht. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Michelin starred Eleven Madison Park to reopen with full plant-based menu
In April of last year, we shared how famous New York restaurant Eleven Madison Park had repurposed its kitchens to make meals for doctors, nurses, and first responders. Now, the restaurant is scheduled to once again open its doors to the public, but with a green upgrade. Owner and chef Daniel Humm Read More...