DC Chefs unite to stop hate against AAPI community
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have experienced a surge in violence and hate crimes committed against them. Social justice organization Stop AAPI Hate reported 3795 incidents of harassment against AAPIs last year alone. Their Read More...
Riley the chatbot trains volunteers to respond to LGBTQ youth in crisis
The pandemic has exacerbated mental health struggles for many and for vulnerable communities, such as LGBTQ youth, lockdown has taken away valuable social connections such as time with friends and supportive adults. The Trevor Project, the largest LGBTQ crisis intervention nonprofit in the Read More...
Study links early heart health with cognitive function later in life
It turns out that taking steps to keep your heart healthy as a young adult could pay off in the form of cognitive benefits down the road. According to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco, heart-healthy habits in your 20s yield brain health benefits as you age. In the Read More...
New study shows that California’s diesel regulations are paying off
California has some of the most comprehensive air pollution prevention measures in the US and although cities like Los Angeles are still infamous for their smog, a new report shows that the state’s policies have been highly effective at improving air quality. Researchers from the University Read More...
Celebrate Easter more sustainably with these 5 tips
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Easter is right around the corner and we have a guide on how to make your holiday celebrations more sustainable! Now is a great time to plan out a greener holiday, so read on to learn more about environmentally-friendly Easter tips. Make natural egg dye Did Read More...
DoorDash will deliver Covid-19 testing kits straight to your door
In an effort to make health and wellness essentials as accessible as possible for the public, DoorDash has announced its plan to allow customers to order at-home Covid-19 testing kits. To make this happen, the delivery company has partnered with two US-based digital health companies, Vault Health, Read More...
New hydrogen fuel method also cleans up pharmaceutical waste
We recently wrote about how hydrogen power could be used to clean up commercial ammonia production. Now, another group of researchers is also exploring the symbiotic cleaning powers of this green energy source. A team of engineers has come up with a catalyst that could remove pharmaceutical toxins Read More...
This new partnership is mapping out gas leaks in American cities
As major methane emitters, gas leaks are dangerous for human health and the environment, but detecting them is not always easy. This is why the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Google Earth have teamed up to seek out leaks more efficiently. EDF and the Google Earth Outreach Team joined Read More...
March 26, 2021
Happy Friday! Today we've got shoes made from kombucha tea waste and Ikea's new sustainable cookbook that will make you rethink how you look at kitchen scraps. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
March 26, 2021
Happy Friday! Today we've got shoes made from kombucha tea waste and Ikea's new sustainable cookbook that will make you rethink how you look at kitchen scraps. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...