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Why the Green New Deal could be the antidote to Detroit’s woes
During the second round of the 2020 presidential debates in Detroit, candidates looked to gain voters by addressing auto workers and speaking—although sparingly—about keeping drinking water safe in the aftermath of the Flint water crisis. However, none of the candidates proposed a specific plan Read More...
How design and disaster can spur climate change resilience
Extreme weather events are forcing cities to re-evaluate their climate preparedness. For densely populated coastal cities, the question has become how, not if, they will prepare for the next disaster. Rebuild by Design, a resiliency initiative that began as a response to Hurricane Sandy, is Read More...
Never produce toothbrush waste again with this subscription service
When it comes to the conversation surrounding waste, there is one common form of waste that seems to fly under the radar: toothbrushes. That, however, doesn’t mean toothbrush waste isn’t a serious issue. It’s estimated that around 1,000,000,000 toothbrushes head to the landfill annually in Read More...
Parenting children while rearing a business - Can we make it work?
By Summers McKay CEO New Mom Status: I am standing in my kitchen with my computer up on the bar, wearing my four-week-old baby in a front carrier. My phone is tucked in my bra strap, my wireless headphones are on, and I have a Swiffer duster in one hand and our editorial team from around Read More...
FUTURE OF FOOD: A life beyond meat is possible, and more likely than ever
Is it time to put the conventional meat industry to pasture? BY LAUREN GOODMAN When I was 10 years old, I made a bold decision, a decision that may have been before its time. I stopped eating meat and proudly labeled myself as Vegetarian. I was young, not even a teenager yet. My parents and Read More...
Welcome To The Optimist Daily - A Letter From The Editor 🎈
By Kristy Jansen Welcome! I am thrilled that you have joined me and the many readers and supporters of the Optimist Daily in starting our days with a solutions-oriented mindset. I am the Chief Content Officer around here, and I’d like to share with you why I do what I do and why Optimism Read More...
The ultimate guide to preparing your houseplants for autumn
As the summer fades away and autumn takes its place, it’s time to start preparing your houseplants for the change in the climate. Here’s how to keep your houseplants happy as the days get cooler and shorter. The first thing you want to do is bring your plants inside if you’ve been letting Read More...
The electric vehicle market now has more options than ever for prospective buyers
While it may seem daunting to invest in an electric car, it's never been easier to find an EV that fits your needs and the needs of the planet, as more and more automakers come out with new clean models. We shared a story a couple of weeks ago about how Volkswagen is releasing an electric Read More...
You will soon be able to drive this electric car on a monthly subscription basis
With the electric vehicle market expanding at a steady pace, drivers now have a considerably wider range of electric cars to choose from. But what if people are hesitant to buy this expensive new technology? Well, Los Angeles-based car startup Canoo seems to have the answer: a subscription-only Read More...
Olympic athlete April Ross shares three mindset shifts that will help you go for gold
Often it is our mindset, not our abilities, which determines whether we achieve our goals. So how do you develop a mindset for success? Olympic athlete, April Ross, shares three mindset shifts which allowed her to emerge as one of the world’s top beach volleyball players: Do what you know Read More...