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Pandemic lockdowns had a positive impact on light pollution
Positive side effects of the pandemic have included rebounding animal populations and decreased emissions. It turns out, the night sky also got a little darker during lockdowns. Just in time for International Dark Sky Week, The Countryside Charity (CPRE) released a report detailing how light Read More...
It’s International Dark Sky Week. Here’s how to celebrate
International Dark Sky week was established in 2003 by high-school student Jennifer Barlow. It aims to reduce light pollution and encourage people all around the world to appreciate the beauty of the night sky. This year, Dark Sky Week runs from April 5th through the 12th. We’re already part way Read More...
Five sustainable brands pioneering the adaptive fashion movement
Sustainable fashion is on the rise as consumers increasingly opt for second-hand clothing or demand transparency and accountability from their favorite brands. But this doesn't mean sustainable style is accessible to everyone. Plus-size people have fewer options for ethical and eco-friendly Read More...
How to make EV infrastructure more equitable
The federal government and various US states have put significant emphasis on electric vehicles as a path towards a net-zero future, but expanding EV infrastructure is critical to making this transition happen. Unfortunately, electric vehicle and charging station access is significantly Read More...
Scientists in Singapore discover new species of firefly
The world’s encyclopedia of species has just gotten a tiny bit larger thanks to the discovery of a new firefly species in the swamp forests of Singapore. It’s the first time in more than a century since a new species has been discovered in the area. The new finding is the result of meticulous Read More...
5 Foods that promote better circulation
Exercise and diet are critical factors for improved blood flow, but did you know there are certain foods specifically linked to better vascular health? Today we share five foods from our friends over at MindBodyGreen that vascular biologist William Li, M.D. links to better circulation and blood Read More...
Lab-grown meat to become cheaper than conventional beef by 2030
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM From steak cuts to chicken burgers, lab-grown meat is showing promising potential to transform the meat industry and shift it towards a more ethical and sustainable future. A report indicates that this transition may actually happen sooner than previously Read More...
How making sense of a scent can help protect coral reefs
Have you ever thought about what corals smell like? Caitlin Lawson, Marine biologist at the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, has made it her mission to collect the gaseous, smelly chemicals that corals release under different conditions with the hope that a deeper understanding of Read More...
April 8, 2021
We've got bees and batteries today with improved EV battery technology and The Bee Conservancy giving away free habitats to community gardens. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...
April 8, 2021
We've got bees and batteries today with improved EV battery technology and The Bee Conservancy giving away free habitats to community gardens. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the Read More...