Today’s Solutions: April 04, 2025

The Guardian’s “Keep it in the Ground” campaign, which launched last month in partnership with 350.org’s Fossil Free, is gaining momentum. With 176,000 signatures and counting, it received this week the support of Academics Stand Against Poverty (Asap), an international association focused on helping researchers and teachers enhance their impact on poverty. The group pointedly urges all universities to follow the lead of institutions like Stanford, Syracuse and Glasgow that have committed to divest from fossil fuel holdings. “What does it mean for universities to seek to educate youth and produce leading research in order to better the future, while simultaneously investing in and profiting from the destruction of said future? This position is neither tenable nor ethical,” they wrote. Well put, to say the least.

Solutions News Source Print this article
More of Today's Solutions

Friendships across income lines boost social mobility, study shows

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A new study has found that friendships bridging economic divides can meaningfully improve social mobility—and even boost future ...

Read More

New cat color unlocked: ’salty liquorice’ sheds light on feline genetics

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a surprising turn for feline genetics, scientists have officially identified a new cat coat color that defies ...

Read More

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, ...

Read More

Do you have a toxic friend? A therapist’s advice on how to set boundaries 

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Friendships can be a source of joy and comfort, but unfortunately, even the most intimate connections can become toxic. ...

Read More