Today’s Solutions: July 18, 2026

How the Chicago River went fro

How the Chicago River went from dumping ground to eco destination

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For generations, the Chicago River was overlooked, dismissed, and heavily polluted. But today, this waterway is showing signs of life so promising that Chicago is preparing to host its first downtown open-water swim in nearly a century. "Everyone used to Read More...

This app allows urban tree lov

This app allows urban tree lovers to connect with their natural surroundings

As the lockdown in London has freed its neighborhoods of traffic, pollution, and noise, many people have started paying more attention to the greenery that embellishes their streets. This has been especially reflected in the fiftyfold increase in visitors to an online mapping tool featuring the Read More...