A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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The Dirty Dozen: How Plastic Has Infected Everything – Earth Day
Plastics degrade into toxic microplastics found in our bodies, food, and air. EARTHDAY.ORG calls for global cuts in plastic production by 2040.
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Solar is Shining Bright in Pakistan – Earth Day
Developing countries are leading the global move to solar, solarizing faster than developed countries. How? People-driven movements and cheap solar panels.
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Life in the soil was thought to be silent. What if it isn’t?
A handful of scientists have started to train their ears to the worms, grubs and roots underground. They were not prepared for what they heard.
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Helsinki marks a year without traffic deaths, thanks to slower speeds and smarter streets | The Optimist Daily
Helsinki celebrates a year without traffic deaths, thanks to lower speed limits, safer street design, and strong public transit.
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Heat pumps can help clean up factories — and save lives
Americans could save $1.1 trillion in public health costs by replacing thousands of industrial boilers that burn gas, oil, and other fuels nationwide.
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How to listen like a therapist with four ways to build deeper connection and trust | The Optimist Daily
Want to strengthen your relationships and be a better communicator? Learn how to listen like a therapist using these four powerful, empathy-driven techniques.
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Dublin expands car-free zones to improve bus travel and city life | The Optimist Daily
New traffic restrictions in Dublin’s city center aim to ease congestion, boost public transport, and enhance pedestrian experiences.
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Beyond the Grid: 3 U.S. Cities Reinventing Renewable Energy from the Ground Up
From Spokane’s net-zero buildings to Richmond’s rooftop solar, these cities are proving that clean energy can thrive anywhere.
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From Sewage to Clean Water: What Three Global Cities Teach us About Climate Ingenuity
Droughts in the Western U.S. are getting worse and worse. Water reclamation, which can turn sewage back into drinkable water, is a step towards a solution.
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Innovative Ways Renewable Energy Technology is Evolving
Discover how bold innovations make renewable energy smarter, more efficient, and more accessible than ever before for people and the planet.
