Beeflow wants to save the bees and make them stronger
We cannot continue to feed our world without pollinators, namely bees, which is why Argentina-based startup Beeflow is working to not only save the bees, but even make them more productive. Like many other bee cultivators, Beeflow rents out their colonies to farmers to better pollinate the Read More...
July 2, 2021
We're taking the show international today with stories about urban farming in Rosario, Argentina and a huge green hydrogen facility in Kazakhstan. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
July 2, 2021
We're taking the show international today with stories about urban farming in Rosario, Argentina and a huge green hydrogen facility in Kazakhstan. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
The secret to happiness may be a bit of practice
For thousands of years, humans believed that emotions were predetermined hormonal responses out of our control, but in recent years researchers are beginning to shift their understanding. Part of this is due to something called “the predictive brain.” It used to be understood that if, for Read More...
How to make flood risk research more equitable
Climate change is exacerbating flood risks in many parts of the world, but unfortunately, research about the impacts of this climate-related flooding is not evenly conducted around the world. Research on flood-vulnerable communities, and subsequent mitigation funding, tends to center on more Read More...
Rosario, Argentina: A case study in the benefits of urban farming
In an effort to address the financial collapse of 2001, the municipal government of Rosario, Argentina came up with an ingenious plan to get the city’s residents back to work. Officials partnered with 700 farming families to dedicate unused land in the city for farming. This not only created Read More...
July 1, 2021
Small collective actions can have a big impact! Today we're sharing some of the world's most sustainable foods and how you can green up your shaving routine. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
July 1, 2021
Small collective actions can have a big impact! Today we're sharing some of the world's most sustainable foods and how you can green up your shaving routine. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
7 Foods that are good for you and the planet
From beef to almonds, we hear a lot of discussion about the least sustainable foods, but what about the most sustainable foods? If you’re looking to adjust your diet to be more healthy for you and the planet, here are some options to green up your plate. Oats. This popular breakfast choice Read More...
June 30, 2021
We're all about trees today! We've got a new tool which shows where cities need to improve urban tree cover, as well as a rainforest sound bank gone public and how green spaces make us happy. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...