Groundbreaking treaty protects environmental activists in Latin America
After eight years of planning, a key treaty between Latin American and Caribbean countries finally went into effect last week. Called the Escazú Agreement, the groundbreaking international legislation is the first international treaty in the region and serves to both preserve the environment and Read More...
Vertical farming is bringing local produce to California’s densest cities
We’ve written extensively about vertical farming as a solution to make fresh food more sustainable, efficient, and localized. Now, sustainable agriculture company Plenty is hoping to expand the reach of vertical farming in California with two new sites in San Francisco and Compton. At their Read More...
April 27, 2021
Today we're sharing a study on how couples that split up domestic responsibilities saw stronger job security during the pandemic and three strategies to beat comparison for good. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 27, 2021
Today we're sharing a study on how couples that split up domestic responsibilities saw stronger job security during the pandemic and three strategies to beat comparison for good. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 27, 2021
Today we're sharing a study on how couples that split up domestic responsibilities saw stronger job security during the pandemic and three strategies to beat comparison for good. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 27, 2021
Today we're sharing a study on how couples that split up domestic responsibilities saw stronger job security during the pandemic and three strategies to beat comparison for good. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Use these strategies to avoid comparing yourself to others
Even when we feel satisfied personally and professionally, it’s difficult not to compare ourselves to others around us, but judging our own success on the achievements of others more often leaves us feeling disappointed, rather than inspired. Today we share three strategies to shift your mindset Read More...
New vaccine offers potential breakthrough in the fight against malaria
We recently discussed how mRNA technology could provide more effective vaccines for diseases like malaria. It turns out a successful malaria vaccine is coming onto the scene sooner than anticipated with the announcement that researchers have developed a single-dose formula with at least 75 percent Read More...
California commits to end oil extraction in the state by 2045
Following the federal commitment to reduce US emissions by 50 percent by 2030, California has expanded upon its climate commitments with the new goal of phasing out all oil extraction in the state by 2045. Additionally, it has demanded that the Department of Conservation halt all fracking permits Read More...
April 26, 2021
Today we're sharing how a roofing company is making the industry more circular and Santa Barbara County's launch of the nation's first 100% rental assistance program. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...