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...
Cats at Work: Chicago is using feral felines to tackle its rodent crisis
Chicago is famous for its bean sculpture and deep-dish pizza, but it’s also known for its rat problem. Seeking a natural solution to the pest problem, the city has found success in the form of feral cats. Since 2012, the Tree House Humane Society has been capturing feral felines, Read More...
Roaming wild bison help mitigate Spain’s wildfire risk
European bison populations are rebounding and their growth is offering new opportunities in the field of wildfire prevention. Researchers in Spain are hopeful that increased bison populations could offer beneficial grazing and wildfire risk reduction. As reported by the Guardian, forest fires Read More...
Mattel’s recycling program is now accepting old toys
If you’re a parent of older children, you likely have a box full of once-beloved dolls and matchbox cars taking up space in your attic. Fortunately, there’s a new eco-friendly way to rehome these toys with the announcement of Mattel’s new toy recycling program. Toy giant Mattel is the Read More...
These nutritious benefits make avocados as healthy as they are trendy
Avocado is the trademark food of brunch-loving millennials, but as it turns out, this trendy fruit has not only a delicious buttery flavor but also many great health benefits! Here are a few reasons why you should incorporate avocado into your diet. Full of healthy fats. Avocados are rich in Read More...
Modified HIV virus is promising therapy for rare immunodeficiency condition
Children born with severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome (SCID) have traditionally been treated with intense rounds of antibiotics to help manage the disease, but even with this therapy, everyday pathogens can be deadly and the antibiotics are only a short-term fix. Fortunately, researchers Read More...
May 12, 2021
Today we're talking about the case for kindness: why we should practice kindness at work and how one Swedish city is embracing it's rainy weather. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 12, 2021
Today we're talking about the case for kindness: why we should practice kindness at work and how one Swedish city is embracing it's rainy weather. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 12, 2021
Today we're talking about the case for kindness: why we should practice kindness at work and how one Swedish city is embracing it's rainy weather. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...