Today’s Solutions: March 01, 2026

January 21, 2021

January 21, 2021

We're talking climate solutions today with a regenerative agriculture startup taking the place of coal jobs in Appalachia as well as legislative and economic changes pushing sustainable growth. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...

January 21, 2021

January 21, 2021

We're talking climate solutions today with a regenerative agriculture startup taking the place of coal jobs in Appalachia as well as legislative and economic changes pushing sustainable growth. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...

French central bank to drop co

French central bank to drop coal and limit oil and gas in portfolio

The French central bank is looking towards a greener future with the announcement that it will divest from coal and limit gas and oil investments in its portfolio by 2024.  The Bank of France, which manages 22 billion euros, will no longer invest in companies that generate more than 2 percent Read More...

ONA is first vegan restaurant

ONA is first vegan restaurant in France to receive Michelin star

In the culinary world, a Michelin star is the ultimate award for excellence in cooking. A vegan restaurant in southern France has claimed the honor of being the first plant-based restaurant to win the prestigious recognition.  The restaurant’s name, ONA, stands for Origine Non Animale. Run by Read More...

Dr. Rachel Levine will be firs

Dr. Rachel Levine will be first openly transgender health secretary

Dr. Rachel Levine, the current secretary of health in Pennsylvania, is leading the fight against Covid-19 in the state. She will take on an even bigger public health leadership role and break down barriers as the newly-nominated assistant secretary for the Department of Health and Human Read More...

New technique speeds up infect

New technique speeds up infection treatment and fights drug-resistant bacteria

Drug-resistant bacteria are a growing challenge for the medical community, but choosing effective antibiotics right off the bat can reduce the growth of these bacteria and help patients recover more quickly from illness. Fortunately, researchers from universities and hospitals across Europe have Read More...

January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021

The Optimist Daily Update staff is taking a break from the podcast this morning to watch the inauguration. Please enjoy this brief message from our hosts and remember to share something good Read More...

January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021

The Optimist Daily Update staff is taking a break from the podcast this morning to watch the inauguration. Please enjoy this brief message from our hosts and remember to share something good Read More...

January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021

The Optimist Daily Update staff is taking a break from the podcast this morning to watch the inauguration. Please enjoy this brief message from our hosts and remember to share something good Read More...

January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021

The Optimist Daily Update staff is taking a break from the podcast this morning to watch the inauguration. Please enjoy this brief message from our hosts and remember to share something good Read More...