Today’s Solutions: March 29, 2024

Environment

Need some good news about the environment? The Optimist Daily is your go-to herald of positive environmental news, highlighting eco-friendly solutions and scientific progress around climate action, circularity, conservation, and more. Learn about everything eco in our Environment section.

China’s monumental clima

China's monumental climate shift: embracing a “post-peak" era in the coming years

China, the world's economic giant, is on the verge of a watershed moment in its environmental history. After decades of rapid development and skyrocketing emissions, signs point to a near-term peak in carbon output, providing hope for global climate efforts. According to the Center for Research Read More...

A silhouetted surfing airing on a wave breaking on a beach in puerto rico

23-year-old strives to make surfing sustainable with mushroom surf boards

Surfing is a sport that is all about getting close to and appreciating nature. Unfortunately, conventional surfboards tend to contribute to environmental degradation. Steve Davies, a 23-year-old board designer from Porthcawl, Wales, is working on a surfboard built of mycelia, the root-like Read More...

Pacific coral reefs may be mor

Pacific coral reefs may be more resilient than we think

Coral reefs, the vibrant life-filled undersea cities, have long been on the front lines of climate change's onslaught. However, new research from Newcastle University provides a ray of light in the middle of these struggles. The coral reefs of Palau demonstrate a capacity to adapt to rising ocean Read More...

dad and son use mosquito spray.Spraying insect repellent on skin outdoor

Natural treatment prevents mosquitos from biting through human skin

Every year, mosquitoes are to blame for approximately 350 million human ailments, a number that is likely to rise as climate change increases the insect population. A recent study demonstrated that light pollution may be responsible for the extension of the mosquito blood-feeding season. A natural Read More...

Nurturing nature: The US launc

Nurturing nature: The US launches the biggest-ever survey of nature and wildlife

With the unprecedented National Nature Assessment, the United States is beginning a ground-breaking adventure to protect its natural resources. In a presentation at the Ecological Society of America Conference in Oregon earlier this week, Phil Levin, director of the project and part of the faculty Read More...

Unidentified little boy holds a plastic bottle

Nigerian school accepts plastic bottles as payment for tuition fees

A school in Nigeria is taking an innovative approach to tackle the problem of plastic waste while also promoting education. The Morit International School, located in Ajegunle, a densely populated area of Lagos, Nigeria, has launched an initiative that allows students to pay their tuition fees Read More...

Cultivating climate resilience

Cultivating climate resilience at COP28: 7 game-changing food and agriculture innovations

The convergence of global pressures, such as climate change and the mounting demands of a fast-growing population, has shone a bright light on agriculture's critical role in addressing these challenges. This important priority was highlighted at the recent United Nations climate conference, which Read More...

New Zealand’s groundbrea

New Zealand's groundbreaking shift to renewables promises massive emissions reductions

New Zealand launched its most ambitious emissions reduction initiative to date in an incredible undertaking. The government announced a historic switch from coal to renewable energy at Glenbrook, the country's largest steel factory. This transition is expected to eliminate the emissions equivalent Read More...

California passes landmark con

California passes landmark conservation act for Western Joshua Trees

Attention all nature lovers! We have some exciting news to share. California just enacted the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, which is a big step forward in the fight against climate change. This historic ordinance is the first of its kind in the state, protecting the spectacular Western Read More...

German grocer’s “r

German grocer's "real costs" campaign nudges shoppers towards sustainable choices

A well-known discount supermarket in Germany is taking a bold move toward encouraging sustainability with a revolutionary project. The "wahre Kosten" or "real costs" campaign seeks to raise awareness on the hidden environmental and health costs connected with particular food products.  The Read More...