A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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Stripping the EPA's Ability to Regulate Emissions is Anti-Life – Earth Day
Pro-life must include the planet: protecting unborn and vulnerable means backing EPA action and climate policy to safeguard air, water, and future lives.
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Peak Energy’s new battery is cooler than lithium-ion systems
The startup’s first sodium-based grid-battery project has a novel design that cuts costs by virtually eliminating the need for temperature controls.
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Indigenous Wisdom Is the Earth’s Oldest Climate Education – Earth Day
Indigenous peoples protect 80% of Earth’s biodiversity. Their traditional knowledge offers vital climate education and solutions for a sustainable future.
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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.
