A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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To Save Trees, We Should Act Like Them – Earth Day
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What can we do about ultraprocessed foods?
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7 Things That Make Climate Change Deniers Sound Unhinged – Earth Day
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Renewable Energy is About More Than Just Electricity – Earth Day
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6 Green Jobs of the Future – Earth Day
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Waste Not, Want Not: The Truth About Food Waste and Farms
Nearly 40% of U.S. food goes uneaten. From farm to fridge, food waste drives climate change and hunger. Here’s how…
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6 Greenwashing Ploys to Watch Out For
As consumers become more and more environmentally conscious, greenwashing is running rampant. Here are 6 examples of common methods companies…