The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News

Earth Prize 2026 part I: teenage teams tackling big global problems

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every year, The Earth Prize asks teenagers across the world the same question: what environmental problem would you ...

Earth Prize 2026 part II: seaweed fabric, hornbill nests, and a healing bandage

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM This is part two of our Earth Prize 2026 coverage. Part one covered four regional winners from Ireland, ...

How the capital of Lithuania is turning itself into a vast open-air cafe

For many cities around the world, the need for social distancing has motivated cities to experiment with different urban planning schemes. Recently, we published ...

This power-free sewer treatment plant was inspired by cow stomachs

80 percent of the world’s sewage is dumped untreated into the natural environment. This is a huge health and environmental crisis, but traditional sewage ...

3 myths about self-help and personal growth we should all stop believing

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When you hear the term "self-help," you may envision a stack of books with catchy, motivational titles. However, ...