A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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A Tale of Three Cities: Municipal Environmental Policy Done Right
As national protections falter, cities like Barcelona, Tokyo, and Curitiba show how local policy can lead the way in climate resilience and environmental justice.
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AI system is spotting California wildfires as soon as they start | The Optimist Daily
ALERTWildfire has been installed in Northern California and is ready for testing as the hot summer season arrives.
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Belfast venues unite to eliminate single-use plastic cups | The Optimist Daily
A bold step toward sustainability, Belfast sets the standard for entertainment venues in Ireland and the UK.
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Okra and fenugreek extracts remove up to 90 percent of microplastics from water | The Optimist Daily
Sticky plant-based polymers from okra and fenugreek can effectively remove up to 90 percent of microplastics from polluted water. Here’s how it works.
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Paving the path towards a global plastics treaty | The Optimist Daily
Representatives from 180 countries join forces to regulate plastic, ushering in a new era of environmental responsibility and international collaboration.
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5 ways to save rainforests and the world every day | The Optimist Daily
Join us on this week’s View for some simple yet effective tips on we can all help one of the world’s most important and megadiverse ecosystems: the rainforest.
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Fast-acting enzyme breaks down plastics and changes recycling game | The Optimist Daily
Researchers from UT Austin have developed a new enzyme that super boosts the breakdown and recycling of environmentally harmful plastics.
