We at The Optimist Daily are big fans of cycling—it’s good for your mental and physical health, and it’s a better mode of transportation for our planet. So, it’s no surprise that we are happy to report that the Scottish government is planning on releasing six pilot schemes … [Read more...] about Scotland to provide free bikes to kids in need
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New carbon capture facility will remove 1m tons of CO2 from the air yearly
We have previously written about emerging carbon capture technologies and their potential to help us tackle climate change. Now, we’re thrilled to share with you a real breakthrough in our efforts to cut the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. Scotland is set … [Read more...] about New carbon capture facility will remove 1m tons of CO2 from the air yearly
Golden eagles hatch chicks in Orkney after almost 40 years
The golden eagle was once a common occurrence in the skies above the Orkney Islands in Scotland. By 1848, however, only a single pair remained in the area. The country had to wait until 1966 to see the return of the first pair of breeding golden eagles, one of which died in … [Read more...] about Golden eagles hatch chicks in Orkney after almost 40 years
The rewilding movement is gaining momentum in Scotland
The natural world thrives when allowed to maintain the delicate balance of its ecosystems, but human activity has thrown nature off balance and we are now facing the consequences. In the past 50 years, approximately two-thirds of the world’s wildlife has been lost, and around 40 … [Read more...] about The rewilding movement is gaining momentum in Scotland
This wave energy machine is part of Scotland’s plan to fight climate change
Wave energy has a huge potential to help move our economies towards a post-carbon future, but progress around the world to bring the appropriate technologies to a commercial scale has been rather slow. In Scotland, however, the situation is quite different. Home to many islands … [Read more...] about This wave energy machine is part of Scotland’s plan to fight climate change
