A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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Can evolution keep up with climate change? This flower offers hope.
The scarlet monkeyflower’s ability to keep pace with a punishing drought signals some plants can adapt quickly to climate extremes.
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Hitting the “emergency brake” on climate
To meet Paris goals, we must immediately deploy “emergency brake” climate actions—rapid emissions cuts using existing tools like deforestation reduction, methane and black carbon controls, and efficiency gains.
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6 charts that show where we are winning and losing against climate change
These charts illustrate both the challenges we face — and some reasons for optimism.
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5 Climate Change Facts to Scare You Into Action This Halloween – Earth Day
Here are five of the scariest, most bone-chilling facts about climate change to get you in the mood for Halloween this season.
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7 Things That Make Climate Change Deniers Sound Unhinged – Earth Day
Climate change is real, the science is clear, and denial is loud. We unpack 7 common myths climate deniers say — and why they fall apart fast.
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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 we can all help reduce it.
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As California’s Emissions Rules Faces Court Battles, States Scramble To Save Their Climate Goals
With or without authority to regulate heightened tailpipe emissions, states plan to meet climate goals.
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This high-tech paint ‘sweats’ to cool your home naturally | The Optimist Daily
Scientists in Singapore have created a water-retaining, sunlight-reflecting paint that cools buildings passively, even in humid climates.
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Pacific coral reefs may be more resilient than we think | The Optimist Daily
A recent study makes scientists hopeful of the Pacific coral reef’s ability to adapt to rising temperatures.
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Analysis | How Youth Have Changed the Climate Movement
Frustrated with a lack of process on curbing climate change, young activists are taking matters into their own hands.