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...
Researchers identify surprising way to boost female education
Educating women and girls is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving economic prosperity and sustainability, especially in middle- and low-income countries, but theories vary on how to best implement universal education. A new study from The World Bank Economic Review offers some Read More...
Spora trains doctors to deliver better care to patients of color
Systemic inequalities put Black Americans at higher risk for many diseases than white Americans, but even within medical institutions equipped to treat these diseases, Black patients are often denied the highest caliber of care. New startup Spora aims to improve medical equity by providing a Read More...
Study of 90 cities links green space access with increased happiness
More and more cities are making tree-planting and green space allocation a key part of their urban planning strategy. Not only do green spaces mitigate the heat island effect, but they also work to purify the air and improve the health of residents. The correlation between nature and happiness has Read More...
June 29, 2021
Today we've got a study indicating that the second hand clothing market is here to stay, plus how a Norwegian community is shaking up the single family home model. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 29, 2021
Today we've got a study indicating that the second hand clothing market is here to stay, plus how a Norwegian community is shaking up the single family home model. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Innovative exoskeleton technology allows paralyzed race car driver to walk once again
Paralyzed race car driver Sam Schmidt took his first steps in over two decades last month, thanks to an exoskeleton designed by Arrow Electronics. Schmidt, who has been paralyzed from his shoulders down since a racing accident in 2000, grew emotional as he walked around and gave full-body Read More...
UK Bill strengthens protections for animals
The UK is gearing up to pass major animal rights legislation, called the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, which addresses a wide range of animal welfare issues. According to UK environment minister Zac Goldsmith, who sponsored the bill, it is scheduled for passage into law later this Read More...
June 28, 2021
Today, Kristy brings us solutions for space junk, and Summers shares how Maine is making pension funds more sustainable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
June 28, 2021
Today, Kristy brings us solutions for space junk, and Summers shares how Maine is making pension funds more sustainable. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...