Allbirds and Adidas team up to bring sustainable shoes to a wider audience
We’ve followed Allbirds closely as the shoe company expands its sustainable footwear line to include both sustainable and completely biodegradable shoes. Now, the brand is bringing its eco-friendly design to an even broader audience with the announcement of its partnership with Adidas. Part Read More...
May 14, 2021
New York State votes to ban plastic hotel toiletries and why a vegan diet could boost you productivity today on the pod. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 14, 2021
New York State votes to ban plastic hotel toiletries and why a vegan diet could boost you productivity today on the pod. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 14, 2021
New York State votes to ban plastic hotel toiletries and why a vegan diet could boost you productivity today on the pod. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 14, 2021
New York State votes to ban plastic hotel toiletries and why a vegan diet could boost you productivity today on the pod. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
Cooperative Extension programs could better prepare us for the next pandemic
The pandemic has highlighted the need to improve medical and public health systems around the world, but in addition to infrastructure shortcomings, Covid-19 has also illuminated the fact that many families are not prepared to manage an emergency. Some academics believe a long-standing extension Read More...
Spatial data mapping protects migrating animals around the world
We recently wrote about an agreement that sets aside migration corridors for monarch butterflies to help them travel safely. These corridors involve long strips of plant-rich land to offer food and shelter for endangered monarchs, but butterflies aren’t the only species that rely on safe Read More...
FCC approves additional funding to support remote learners
Back in March, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an internet subsidies program to help bridge the digital divide and ensure internet access for students studying remotely. Now, the FCC has expanded upon this program with a newly-approved $7.17 billion initiative to expand Read More...
May 13, 2021
Summers' is facing a fire ant crisis at home, but on the pod she and Kristy are discussing the fire mitigation powers of wild bison and a study which shows EV cars will be cheaper than combustion engines by 2027. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 13, 2021
Summers' is facing a fire ant crisis at home, but on the pod she and Kristy are discussing the fire mitigation powers of wild bison and a study which shows EV cars will be cheaper than combustion engines by 2027. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...