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Eliminate processed sugar with these 6 sweet substitutes
Love to bake, but don’t love eating processed sugar? If you’re trying to opt for healthier ingredients while still indulging in delicious treats from time to time, use these six natural sugar substitutes to eliminate processed ingredients from your favorite recipes. Date sugar. This Read More...
5 Mistakes we make when we're overwhelmed and how to avoid them
Feeling overwhelmed is something we can all relate to, and when we are in this mindset, oftentimes we end up reacting in ways that only aggravate the situation rather than improve it. Here are five common ways people who are overwhelmed tend to undermine themselves, as well as some practical Read More...
German high court rules in favor of young climate activists
The consequences of human-induced climate change are looming, and young people around the world are making it clear that they refuse to accept the inadequate efforts of today’s governments to curb carbon emissions and protect what’s left of the world’s ecosystems. This past Thursday, Read More...
This underwater kite generates electricity using water currents
Some time ago, we introduced you to KiteKraft, an innovative kite design that uses the power of the wind to generate clean electricity. Now, a similar kite system aims to do the same, but by using tidal and river currents instead. Called Manta, the system was developed by scientists at the Read More...
Honor both mom and mother nature with eco-friendly Mother's Day gifts
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and even though some might insist that they don’t need anything, the celebration is still the perfect time to show moms everywhere how much we appreciate them. Outdo yourself this year by honoring both mom and mother nature by giving something thoughtful Read More...
One of Britain’s rarest butterfly species bounces back from near extinction
Ten years ago, a butterfly called the Duke of Burgundy was listed as Britain’s rarest, with the species hurtling towards extinction. Thanks to wildlife-friendly farms, however, the population of the small butterfly has now bounced back, with the number surging by 25 percent over the last Read More...
Dutch couple moves into Europe's first fully 3D-printed home
3D printing has gained popularity as scientists, engineers, architects, and innovators discover more ways that we can use this technology to make housing more equitable and sustainable. Now, as reported by The Guardian, a Dutch couple has become the tenants of Europe's first fully 3D printed Read More...
Europe investing big in hydrogen-powered trains to make railways greener
Hydrogen-powered trains play a huge role in achieving a post-carbon future for transportation worldwide by making our travel habits greener. In Europe, this green railway revolution is set to begin sooner than anticipated. Germany, for instance, is expected to become home to the first Read More...
May 3, 2021
Today we're talking about the benefits of universal preschool as well as how a mangrove reforestation project is providing carbon credit revenue for communities in Kenya. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
May 3, 2021
Today we're talking about the benefits of universal preschool as well as how a mangrove reforestation project is providing carbon credit revenue for communities in Kenya. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...