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Intel aims to be waste-free and use only clean energy by 2030
While it can almost feel natural to get skeptical when big companies make sustainability pledges, it’s important to remember the big impact these companies have at the end of the day. With that in mind, tech giant Intel has unveiled its environmental goals for 2030 this week, committing to cut Read More...
Seattle to make some of its neighborhoods permanently “car-free”
In April, as the pandemic made parks and sidewalks more crowded in Seattle, the city shut down most traffic on a series of streets to help give people more room for exercise or walking to the grocery store. Now, the city plans to make the changes permanent on 20 miles of streets. Like in other Read More...
How to extend the lifespan of your avocados by a month
When you know your avocados are in their peak ripe stage but you're not ready to use them yet, there’s no reason to let them go to waste. Instead, this is the optimal time to freeze them before they turn brown and mushy. For the best results, this is what celebrity nutritionist Kelly Read More...
This is Bear, the Australian Koolie dog who saves koalas after bushfires
It wasn’t long ago that bushfires overwhelmed Australia, leaving an estimated 18.6 million hectares (46 million acres) of land charred. But from the ashes, we have since seen stories of hope emerge from Australia, which we have shared to remind us of nature’s resilience. For instance, Read More...
This phone case is made of recycled fishing nets and ropes
It’s estimated that more than 150 million tons of plastic waste have made their way into our oceans. Among the major contributors to this pollution problem is the abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear that ends up breaking down into microplastic or tormenting marine life. Enter Read More...
Twitter is encouraging its employees to continue working from home
As companies around the world are encouraging their employees to work from home to prioritize the health and safety of their workforce and communities amid coronavirus, some businesses are considering making working from home a permanent option for their employees. Just this week, we shared a story Read More...
Plans to build the biggest solar farm in America have been approved
Solar energy production in America is set to get a giant boost after the Interior Department of the US approved plans for the biggest solar farm the country has ever seen. Dubbed the Gemini Project, the $1 billion solar farm will be built 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The Gemini Project will Read More...
Looking to freshen up your kitchen? Do this!
Compared to a living room, your kitchen may not have much furniture to move around in order to rejuvenate the space. But there are many small shifts you can make to instantly brighten the energy of the room. Here are a few simple ones that can breathe new life into your kitchen: Start by Read More...
Scientists use new technique to produce more heat-resistant coral
Rising sea temperatures have created a crisis for coral populations that are experiencing widespread bleaching events. Researchers are being forced to get creative with solutions to save reefs. A team in Australia may have an answer to the crisis with a technique they call “directed Read More...
May 14, 2020
The Optimist Daily Update with Summers McKay & Kristy Jansen - Your weekday commute update from The Optimist Daily featuring our top 5 positive news solutions from independent, reader-funded, journalists. Listen in to start your day with a positive solutions mindset and share with someone else who Read More...