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Remembering Pope Francis and his profound impact on climate action
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The recent passing of Pope Francis has sparked reflection on his remarkable leadership — not only within the Catholic Church, but also across the global climate movement. Known for his humility, compassion, and commitment to justice, Pope Francis Read More...
Why Icelanders are getting happier every year – and what we can learn from them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where happiness in so many places is slowly declining, Iceland is going against the grain. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, it’s one of the few countries in the top 20 where happiness is actually increasing. Since 2008, Iceland has Read More...
In Switzerland, doctors are prescribing museum visits to boost mental health
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In western Switzerland, doctors are embracing an unexpected ally in the quest for better mental health: art. In the city of Neuchâtel, physicians are now prescribing museum and garden visits as part of a yearlong pilot program aimed at supporting residents Read More...
Paris curbed cars—and cleared the air: what 20 years of bold green policy achieved
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Paris spent the last two decades reimagining its urban landscape, and the results are not just visible, but breathable. The French capital has replaced car-centric streets with bike lanes and pedestrian zones, added green spaces, and eliminated more than Read More...
ESA's Biomass satellite will weigh the world's rainforests from space to fight climate change
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Following over a decade of development, the European Space Agency (ESA) is on the verge of launching a groundbreaking satellite designed to revolutionize the way scientists observe forests and measure carbon. Set for liftoff on April 29 from Europe’s Read More...
Elk win the right of way in Colorado thanks to a rancher’s bold conservation deal
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’re an elk trekking through Park County, Colorado, winter just got a little bit smoother. Thanks to a first-of-its-kind agreement between rancher Dave Gottenborg and two conservation groups, thousands of elk now have safe passage through his Read More...
A £5 blood test could help prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes, study finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A modest £5 ($6.30) blood test could be the key to preventing thousands of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research that could reshape the way doctors assess cardiovascular risk. Funded by the British Heart Foundation and published in the Read More...
Spring’s morning symphony: the mystery and beauty of the dawn chorus
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM As winter fades and spring awakens, the world doesn’t just bloom—it sings. Each morning, just before sunrise, birds across the Northern Hemisphere fill the air with a chorus of calls and songs. This seasonal event, known as the dawn chorus, is nature’s Read More...
Dublin expands car-free zones to improve bus travel and city life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dublin is taking further steps to reduce private car traffic in its city centre, with new restrictions set to take effect this summer as part of the next phase of the Dublin City Transport Plan. Following the success of last August’s initial Read More...
Splitting seawater could revolutionize cement into a carbon-negative material
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the race to tackle climate change, cement has long been a stubborn problem. Responsible for about eight percent of global carbon dioxide emissions, it’s the fourth-largest source of CO2 pollution worldwide. But a team of researchers believes a new, Read More...