Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s youngest leader in more than 150 years, has plans to make the country an even greener place. As one of the first orders of business, she announced an initiative that will see 100 million trees planted yearly. The newly elected prime minister also wants to introduce an all sectors emissions trading scheme while helping the country’s power grid transition to 100 percent renewable energy through an investment in solar power.
New Zealand’s next prime minister wants to plant 100 million trees yearly
More of Today's Solutions
Why becoming a regular is good for your mental health and happiness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a culture that celebrates new restaurants, new workouts, new experiences, anything novel, there is something subtle yet ...
Read MoreHydrogenXT secures $900 million to launch 10 zero-carbon hydrogen hubs across...
BY THE OPTMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a sign of how quickly the clean energy landscape is evolving, HydrogenXT has secured a $900 million ...
Read MoreThe case for shifting to a four-day workweek for post-pandemic life
At The Optimist Daily, we’re putting a lot of focus on what the world can do after the pandemic to create a healthier, more ...
Read MoreEuropean cities get funding to transform streets with art
A number of European communities will soon have the opportunity to give their roads a little creative flair. The Asphalt Art Initiative Nineteen European ...
Read More
