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More than 190 countries agree on deal to limit global warming from air conditioners
This past Saturday morning in Rwanda, a landmark deal was agreed upon that will limit emissions of key climate change-causing pollutants found in air conditions. The deal will phase down the use and production of hydrofluorocarbons, known as HFCs, for use in air conditioners. HFCs are thousands of Read More...
This 90-second shower trick will keep you energized all day
Doctors recommend people who have trouble falling asleep to have a hot shower or bath to help them fall asleep. It’s the perfect remedy for a good night’s sleep, but is it smart to be taking only hot showers in the morning? Doesn’t that just make you sleepier when you start the day? The Read More...
Clean energy innovation is great but energy efficiency can provide huge gains
Clean energy innovation is an inspiring development that The Optimist Daily reports on every day. But it’s only part of the journey to a clean, green and healthy society. There’s a lot of energy and money to be saved as well as money to be made through energy efficiency. The good news is we are Read More...
Cicada wings inspire antibacterial surfaces and more efficient solar cells
Cicadas make a sharp noise with their wings. That is because their wings are covered in an array of nanoscale spikes. Earlier this year scientists were able to copy this structure to create a highly effective antibacterial surface. Now, researchers have replicated those Read More...
Test: UK lets electric cars use bus lanes to tackle air pollution
The British government is considering to allow electric cars to use bus lanes and getting priority at traffic lights in an effort to reduce air pollution in cities. According to the government air pollution kills 50,000 people each year in the U.K. at an annual cost to society of £27.5bn. Local Read More...
TripAdvisor ends bookings to attractions with captured, endangered animals
Here’s one business doing what’s right: TripAdvisor and its booking agency Viator will no longer sell tickets or generate booking revenue from tourism experiences where travelers come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species. This includes activities such Read More...
Physical exercise is essential for a healthy brain, research confirms
Exercise is good for your body. You feel your muscles aching, you sweat as your heart rate increases as well. That’s the beauty of a good workout. But there’s another important benefit that new research now confirms once more. Physical exercise is also essential for the health of your brains. Read More...
In praise of a president who offered eight dignified years free of sex scandals
A friend posted on Facebook this mock note from her daughter: Dr. Mr. Trump, I heard you on the news yesterday saying that you wanted to grab a woman’s pussy. I am ten years old so I don’t know that word yet but it seems pretty important since all the news channels are covering it and Read More...
What does a feminist foreign policy look like?
A reader responds to our previous reader roundup, which emphasized poll numbers showing that the vast majority of Americans say they believe in “equality for women” but only a small percentage of Americans identify as “feminist”: I’m rather surprised you didn’t Read More...
Water purification pods designed to create a world without single-use water bottles
What if a reusable capsule could purify and freshen tap water? Bloc Enterprises’ PuriBloc GoPure water purification pods aim to help solve two problems: nasty tap water and expensive wasted plastic bottles. It’s a localized issue for sure, but many people can’t drink their Read More...