Infrastructure changes to sustain falling emissions past the pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve covered stories of reduced emissions and environmental recovery, but now we face the daunting question of how to maintain lowered emissions as we reopen the economy. In most cities, transportation is the first or second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and Read More...
How algae could make your local brewery carbon neutral
For Australian brewery Young Henrys, fighting climate change means including an unusual ingredient in their beer-making process: algae. The fermentation of beer releases large amounts of CO2, but the brewery uses an innovative algae tank to absorb their emissions and produce as much oxygen as two Read More...
Sustainable Father’s Day gift ideas
Father’s Day is just around the corner, but finding that perfect gift for dad can be a challenge. Choosing a sustainable gift is an added challenge. Fortunately, we have a list of gift ideas that are great for dads and the planet! Tools. Useful and great for inspiring DIY projects, tools Read More...
June 15, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday commute update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today's podcast includes how food assistance programs can improve equity with Read More...
June 15, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday commute update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today's podcast includes how food assistance programs can improve equity with Read More...
June 15, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday commute update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today's podcast includes how food assistance programs can improve equity with Read More...
June 15, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday commute update from The Optimist Daily featuring discussions of our top positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Today's podcast includes how food assistance programs can improve equity with Read More...
The Optimist View: Why anti-racism and environmentalism go hand-in-hand
"The harms suffered by ecosystems today are closely linked to and mirror the harms experienced by the most marginalized human being across the planet" - David Pellow By Amelia Buckley I had the fortunate experience of being raised surrounded by the outdoors. From camping to backpacking to Read More...
Collapsed stars again validate Einstein’s theory of relativity
Albert Einstein died in 1955, but scientists have continued to explore and validate his findings long after his death. Most recently, scientists have looked at collapsed stars for further confirmation of his theory of relativity. Looking at a trio of two white dwarf stars and a collapsed neutron Read More...
This company makes it so easy to transition your home to renewable energy
If you already use a reusable coffee cup, bike to work, and have your own compost bin, you might be asking yourself, what else can I do to reduce my carbon footprint? A new app from a company called Arcadia could be the solution in taking your personal environmental action to the next Read More...