Today’s Solutions: December 12, 2024

Changemakers of the week: Lagu

Changemakers of the week: Laguna Food Pantry and The Rama Tree Foundation

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day at The Optimist Daily, we share stories of solutions from around the globe. While we celebrate innovations of all sizes, those born within our local communities often leave the deepest mark. That’s why, leading up to Thanksgiving this year, Read More...

Dogs are rewilding the quaint

Dogs are rewilding the quaint town of Lewes' urban nature reserve

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a joyful and unique attempt to rewild an urban nature reserve in the picturesque town of Lewes, East Sussex, local dogs have been adorned with seed-filled backpacks to simulate the ecological role once served by wolves. This project, coordinated by the Read More...

4 tips for everyday eco-friend

4 tips for everyday eco-friendly living

In the face of climate change, many people question the importance of individual actions in ensuring a sustainable future. While institutional change is necessary, environmentalist and author Heather White emphasizes the importance of individual choices. White states that "Individual action drives Read More...

Meet the Native American tribe

Meet the Native American tribes working to restore beaver populations

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Known as “nature’s engineers,” beavers are a critical component of many aquatic ecosystems, but unfortunately, they are often seen as a nuisance and their numbers have been declining due to habitat destruction. One group working to save these creatures Read More...