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The Netherlands is doubling its 2020 green subsidies to meet climate goals
Let’s start with the bad news: The Netherlands is struggling to meet its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 25% below 1990 levels by the end of this year. The good news: the Dutch government is actually taking this seriously. This week, the government Read More...
Scientists find lettuce grown in space is just as nutritious as Earth-grown
The International Space Station (ISS) has been experimenting with growing its own lettuce and good news for astronauts, a study found the space-grown variety to be just as nutritious as Earth-grown. The red romaine was analyzed by NASA scientists Gioia Massa and Christina Khodadad who looked at Read More...
Scientists make earthquake-proof concrete without energy-intensive cement
Concrete is the world’s most widely-used building material thanks to its incredible strength – but it doesn’t stand up well against bending. Now, researchers at Swinburne University have developed a new type of concrete that can not only bend better, but doesn’t require cement to make, Read More...
Finnish design brand to make its dresses from compostable wood-pulp fabric
Incorporating sustainability into fashion design is something we preach here at The Optimist Daily. That’s why we’re happy to see an increasing number of startups and more popular retailers get on the wagon to make the fashion industry greener. The latest case comes from a partnership between Read More...
Scottish Distillery creates first “climate-positive” gin
Arbikie Distillery in Angus, Scotland claims to have created the world’s first “climate positive” gin using garden peas. The company’s Nadar Gin avoids more carbon dioxide emissions than it creates per 70cL bottle. According to the company, each bottle has a total carbon footprint of Read More...
Shipping industry to use fertilizer in attempt to run vessels in a greener way
The shipping industry bears an egregious carbon footprint, amounting to nearly 2 percent of total global emissions, about the same as the entire German economy. In its efforts to clean up its act, the industry is preparing to move away from fossil fuels and is exploring using ammonia - the key Read More...
Jeff Bezos to donate $10 billion to climate action. Can he fix Amazon too?
Jeff Bezos announced the creation of his Bezos Earth Fund this week, which will donate a remarkable $10 billion towards fighting climate change. Any time a donation this big goes directly to forces fighting climate change, it's worth celebrating. But let's not get carried away by the scale of Read More...
How the Super Bowl tackled food waste this year
The Super Bowl is a day characterized by its food excess. It is the second-largest US food consumption day only surpassed by Thanksgiving with viewers spending on average $82 on food, decor and team apparel. Any spectator walking into the stadium can also witness the plethora of food options and Read More...
These living garments capture carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere
As the textile industry faces increasing pressure to rethink its production practices amid the climate crisis, eco-innovators are coming up with ingenious ideas to help achieve that. From mushroom leather to algae T-shirts, the search is on for alternative materials with smaller carbon Read More...
Have your food and support it too: SF’s new optional tax funds regenerative farming
If you live in California, you may begin to see an optional surcharge on your restaurant checks. The one percent tax is not mandatory, but it can make your meal more sustainable. The new surcharge profits are going to Restore California, a division of a non-profit which provides grants to Read More...