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NASA project uses satellites to identify greenhouse gas super-emitters
Greenhouse gas super-emitters are exactly what they sound like: Individual sources like landfills, dairy farms, or leaking pipelines generating enormous amounts of planet-warming emissions, namely methane and carbon dioxide. In the fight against climate change, these big players must be taken out Read More...
Bad breath might be worth it: The heart health benefits of garlic
Though it may get a bad rap for causing unpleasant breath, garlic represents a basic building block of flavor that should be present in any kitchen. Its benefits, however, go beyond giving dishes a spicy personality — it is also one of the most underrated heart-healthy foods. As explained by Read More...
New Mexico added to growing list of states to legalize recreational cannabis
Another state has decided to legalize the recreational use of cannabis this week, bringing the total of states to have done so since last November to seven. New Mexico governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation that will make the legalization of recreational marijuana official. The Read More...
5 Ways to maintain an eco-friendly kitchen
The choices we make in the kitchen have a huge impact on the environment. Luckily, the eco-conscious movement is catching on and more people are prioritizing “going green” in their homes. Here are five tips to go green in your own kitchen. Recycle. Most people already have a good idea of why Read More...
Rediscovered coffee species could protect humanity’s love of caffeine
Like everything else related to agriculture, the coffee industry is facing serious challenges as a result of climate change. A recently rediscovered coffee species, however, may help safeguard humanity’s relationship with caffeine, as it is just as tasty as high-end Arabica and more resilient to Read More...
April 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day! We've got a list of virtual events to help you celebrate the holiday and a reading recommendation to help you green up your daily habits. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day! We've got a list of virtual events to help you celebrate the holiday and a reading recommendation to help you green up your daily habits. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day! We've got a list of virtual events to help you celebrate the holiday and a reading recommendation to help you green up your daily habits. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day! We've got a list of virtual events to help you celebrate the holiday and a reading recommendation to help you green up your daily habits. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
The Optimist View: Healthy Kitchens Week
“Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen.” – Andrew Zimmern The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home. That’s where we gather with our families or friends to break bread, get nourishment, find connection. To celebrate Earth Day, which really has grown to Read More...