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Do coyotes thrive in cities more than in the wild?
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Solar panels have (another) surprising side effect: Stopping dust storms in their tracks
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How earlier toilet training could help stem the tide of plastic waste
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A 100-year-old freezer rule has a hidden climate cost
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The value of silence in a noisy world | The Optimist Daily
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Do coyotes thrive in cities more than in the wild?
A study in Washington State found about nine times as many coyotes per area in Seattle as in remote forests.…
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Solar panels have (another) surprising side effect: Stopping dust storms in their tracks
In a first, researchers realistically calculated how solar farms in the Gobi Desert improve air quality in northern Chinese cities
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How earlier toilet training could help stem the tide of plastic waste
Kids leave diapers behind nearly a year later than they did in the 1950s. With 300,000 disposable diapers tossed every…
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A 100-year-old freezer rule has a hidden climate cost
Frozen food is still kept at −18°C (0°F). Raising that by 3 degrees avoids 17 million tons of emissions a…
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The value of silence in a noisy world | The Optimist Daily
Noise exposure has been linked to heart disease, tinnitus, sleep loss, and high blood pressure. To mitigate excessive sound, intentionally…
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4 habits to form for a long life according to a Blue Zone expert | The Optimist Daily
Longevity in life is something we hope for, but without forming healthy habits now, our chances of living well into…
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EU parliament passes sweeping measures to combat the growing problem of packaging waste | The Optimist Daily
Breaking down the new regulations: what you should know about the EU’s packaging waste law.
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From 2.6% to 97%: how South Korea eliminated food waste and what NYC can learn | The Optimist Daily
South Korea recycled 2.6 percent of food waste in 1996. Today it’s nearly 97 percent. New York City became the…
