October 26, 2020
Summers tells us about a planned crossing bridge in California that will protect wild animal populations and Kristy shares how the benefits of installing solar panels on schools go far beyond the environment. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Soothe election anxiety with these 8 grounding questions
A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that this election is a significant source of stress for more than two-thirds of American adults. For many of us, the only stressor outpacing the pandemic is the potential outcome of November 3rd, but as much as there is election Read More...
This chef uses food waste to feed and empower her community
After moving from a small town to Rio de Janeiro to become a chef, Regina Tchelly wanted to incorporate food waste reduction into her recipes to help give a second life to ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away. Pumpkin rinds, banana peels, and seeds are just some of the ingredients Read More...
New map pinpoints where the world’s methane emissions are coming from
We all know that methane emissions are a significant driver of climate change, but pinpointing where exactly these emissions are coming from is a much more complex task. Fortunately, a new resource from GHGSat is putting methane emitters on the map. Quite literally. The organization’s Read More...
Oregon closes state’s last coal plant in favor of green energy
On October 15, General Electric closed the last coal plant in Oregon in favor of investments in renewable sources. It took a long time, but energy companies are finally coming around to the idea that renewable energy is not only better for the planet, but can also be more affordable and create more Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
October 23, 2020
Kristy and Summers discuss their favorite libraries and a new AI system apprehending poachers with GIS and motion sensors. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Research shows Americans are consuming less sugary beverages
Americans consume a lot of sugar, but when it comes to sugary beverages, people are actually trending towards healthier habits. According to a study from the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the percentage of heavy sugar-sweetened beverage consumers decreased from 13 percent to 9 Read More...