Don’t be fooled. Just because the current president of the United States is a staunch supporter of fossil fuels doesn’t mean that all Republicans think the same. Just take a look at the mayor of Georgetown, Texas, a town in the middle of oil-and-gas centric Texas. His decision to source all of the city’s electricity needs from renewables has not only made him a mini-celebrity amongst environmentalists, but has also caused electricity costs to drop for the people of his town.
A Republican mayor in Texas is helping create America’s eco-city of the future
More of Today's Solutions
These wind turbine walls let cities harness wind power beautifully
One of the major downfalls of harnessing wind energy is that large-scale wind farms require lots of space, away from urban areas, and wind ...
Read MoreSperm-sorting tech identifies strongest swimmers to help couples conceive
In-vitro fertilization is certainly a potential avenue for couples who are having problems conceiving a child due to low-quality sperm. However, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that ...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Brazil upholds indigenous land rights: a victory for con...
Brazil's Supreme Court maintained Indigenous communities' land rights in a landmark decision, putting an end to the prospect of potential rollbacks on these critical ...
Read More3 signs you need medical attention for a mosquito bite
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer can be a joyful, sunny time, but that doesn't mean it's free from annoyances, such as mosquitos. ...
Read More
