A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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5 small habits that make every day feel more meaningful | The Optimist Daily
A loneliness researcher says the key to feeling less alone is closing the ‘mattering gap.’ Here are five everyday ways to do it.
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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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3 science-backed ways to build more joy into everyday life | The Optimist Daily
Joy isn’t something you force. It’s something you build. Here are three practical, research-backed ways to expand your capacity for joy.
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Economic growth without emissions? More countries are proving it’s possible | The Optimist Daily
A growing number of countries are cutting carbon emissions while growing their economies, showing that green growth is not just possible—it’s already happening.
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From compost to crops: banana peels show surprising power as eco-friendly fertilizer | The Optimist Daily
Banana peels could help crops grow taller and stronger, offering a natural alternative to synthetic fertilizers, new research finds.
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‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival | Environment | The Guardian
Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions
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‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns | Oceans | The Guardian
Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment says
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Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees | Bees | The Guardian
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result
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Op-Ed: The Next Farm Bill Can Help Farmers Kick Fertilizer | Civil Eats
Congress has a chance to help families like mine leave synthetic fertilizers behind and start building healthy soils.
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How parents’ phone habits shape their children’s, according to new research | The Optimist Daily
Sweden’s public health agency now urges parents to put phones down around children, after research linked adult screen patterns to child development.
