This new coalition aims to decarbonize the heavy industry
As an increasing number of industries are making ambitious climate commitments in line with the Paris Agreement, some companies have it easier than others to achieve those goals. While tech companies like Google can simply switch to renewables to significantly cut their carbon footprint, this is Read More...
Budweiser will reallocate SuperBowl ad dollars to Covid-19 awareness
Perhaps as famous as the Super Bowl itself is the advertising dollars spent on creating ingenious campaigns during the broadcast. This year, Anheuser-Busch, which usually runs their iconic Budweiser ads during the Super Bowl, has decided to divert those specific funds to something more Read More...
Finally! Illinois becomes first state to end cash bail system
In a huge win for racial justice, the state of Illinois is on the verge of becoming the first state to end wealth-based pre-trial detention. For those being accused of a crime in the US, the general rule is that you are innocent until proven guilty. Despite this, courtrooms across the US operate Read More...
Harriet Tubman will soon replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill
With Black History Month just around the corner, we are celebrating early with the news that Harriet Tubman will finally replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. Tubman will be the first woman, the first person of color, and the first activist to take a place of honor on a bill. Petitions to Read More...
10 plants to grow a fabulous indoor herb garden
During the colder winter months, growing herbs indoors can be more productive and save you a trip out to the chilly garden when you need ingredients. These 10 herbs grow especially well indoors and will offer some delicious flavor to your hearty winter recipes. Mint. This herb grows so well, Read More...
Is Hyundai's incredible DAL-e robot the future of customer service?
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed shopaholics to forfeit shopping trips in favor of making their purchases online. And when you must shop in-person for something big like a home or a car, the experience can be uncomfortable, or worse, anxiety-inducing. However, all this might be on the cusp of Read More...
The Gulf of Mexico is home to another newly-discovered species of whale
We recently shared how a new species of blue whale was discovered in the Indian Ocean. In fact, there have been over 500 new animal discovered in the past year alone. Another whale species is joining this list after researchers discovered a previously unknown species of whale in the Gulf of Read More...
This training program in Europe is teaching tour guides about rewilding
Wildlife tourism across Europe is getting a sustainable boost thanks to a training program that’s teaching tour guides about rewilding while creating economic opportunities in the process. Run by not-for-profit organization Rewilding Europe, the training focuses on returning nature to a wilder Read More...
January 27, 2021
Today we’re talking about an innovative machine that lets you recycle your home’s water and the great news that book sales increased 5.2 percent last year! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
January 27, 2021
Today we’re talking about an innovative machine that lets you recycle your home’s water and the great news that book sales increased 5.2 percent last year! Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...