Considering that a whopping 40 percent of food in America becomes waste, it seems outright ridiculous that restaurants commonly throw out excess food. Recognizing the severity of the issues of waste and food insecurity in America, a group of out-of-the-box thinkers known as Not … [Read more...] about This text-message-based platform is helping solve hunger in America
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Cities are finally removing Confederate monuments following protests
Shocking as it may seem, more than 700 Confederate monuments remain on display in public spaces in America. Now, thanks to protests in the name of George Floyd, calls for cities to remove monuments dedicated to the Confederacy and its racist ideology have grown louder. And in … [Read more...] about Cities are finally removing Confederate monuments following protests
What you can do to cope better with anger and heartbreak
At the Optimist Daily, we too can admit it’s been a tough, emotional week in America. As we collectively grieve and speak out against the racism and injustice around us, it's important to also make sure we're listening to our own bodies and pausing to take care of ourselves. If … [Read more...] about What you can do to cope better with anger and heartbreak
For the first time ever, renewables generated more power than coal in America
If you’re looking for some solid evidence to back the potential that renewables have to replace fossil fuels, consider this: For the first time in industrialized American history, green energy sources supplied more energy than coal. The feat was achieved in the month of April, … [Read more...] about For the first time ever, renewables generated more power than coal in America
Renewables can officially generate more power than coal in America
The clean energy revolution is on the verge of a tipping point. That’s the verdict at least after a new report found that the renewable energy sector had slightly more installed capacity than coal in April. That means US power plants can produce more energy from clean sources … [Read more...] about Renewables can officially generate more power than coal in America
