Ancient carved bone demonstrates Neanderthals were capable of symbolic art
Researchers from the University of Göttingen have determined that the carved toe bone of a prehistoric deer is in fact one of the oldest works of art ever discovered. The small piece of art is significant not only for its age, but also because it indicates that Neanderthals, Homo neanderthalensis, Read More...
July 7, 2021
Today we share how pollinator-friendly plants and sheep can boost solar panel productivity, and the successful pilot of New York's electric garbage trucks. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
July 7, 2021
Today we share how pollinator-friendly plants and sheep can boost solar panel productivity, and the successful pilot of New York's electric garbage trucks. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Three ways businesses can meet their emissions reduction pledges
One in five of the world’s largest companies have pledged to reduce their net emissions to zero by the year 2050. In other words, they plan to reduce their emissions to close to zero, and offset the effects of the remainder. But practically, what does such a commitment look like? Read More...
Ready for summer travel? Here’s some things to keep in mind
As restrictions ease up and vaccination continues, perhaps vacationing has been on your mind. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s finally safe to go on that trip you put on hold during the pandemic. Public health and travel authorities are offering prospective travelers some tips to make driving, Read More...
New York City Department of Sanitation adds all-electric vehicles to fleet
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) acquired their first all-electric garbage truck in September 2020, and after successful testing in Brooklyn, the city has announced plans to purchase and deploy seven more all-electric models. The trucks will be purchased from Mack Trucks, part Read More...
July 6, 2021
Today we welcome guest Jordan Calderon, founder of StratDev, to talk about ethical digital marketing. Jordan is a passionate entrepreneur who has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, and joins us to talk about his agency, the strategies behind some of your favorite marketing campaigns, and how social Read More...
July 6, 2021
Today we welcome guest Jordan Calderon, founder of StratDev, to talk about ethical digital marketing. Jordan is a passionate entrepreneur who has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, and joins us to talk about his agency, the strategies behind some of your favorite marketing campaigns, and how social Read More...
Three ways to ease the transition back to the office
Many Americans are being asked to come back to the office just as abruptly as they were sent home last year. But just as work from home took a lot of getting used to, many employees are uneasy about a sudden return to in-person work. Here are three tips on how leaders can make this transition more Read More...
Los Angeles expands mental health crisis line to 24-hour service
Back in February, Los Angeles piloted a program which diverts mental crisis 911 calls from police departments to certified mental health providers. The concept was implemented on a trial, eight-hour a day basis, but after overwhelmingly positive results, the city is expanding the service to a Read More...