Pluto's Ice Volcanoes and Moody Microbiomes
Today's good news: Scientists have confirmed that there are ice volcanoes on Pluto, and a new study shows how your personality is directly linked to your gut's microbiome. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Read More...
Sponge Cities and Climate Victory Gardens
Happy April 1st! No tricks here on this April Fool's Day, only good news about how cities around the world are taking initiative to soak up precipitation rather than dispose of it, and how more people are planting gardens to reduce their carbon footprint. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Read More...
Algae Oil & Freshwater Fish
Today's good news: Algae oil may just be the palm oil alternative we need, and researchers are thrilled to announce the discovery of more than 200 freshwater fish species! If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Read More...
Coral Gardeners & Marvel's Climate Change Superhero
Today's good news: Marvel introduces Marisol Rios de la Luz, a Nuyorican superhero ready to tackle climate change and all the intertwining issues. Then, Summers and Kristy discuss real-life environmental superheroes, the Coral Gardeners. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Read More...
Ethical Bouquets & Sustainable Bikinis
Today's sunny news: Not all flowers are sustainable or ethical! Here's how to make sure you're buying the best blooms for the planet. Plus, a list of sustainable swimwear fabrics to freshen up your vacation wardrobe. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: Read More...
The Carbon Crusher & Crushing Kidney Stones
Today's good news: A Norwegian start-up uses a plant-derived material to make roads carbon-negative and there's a novel treatment that can blast kidney stones non-invasively. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to the Read More...
Sarah Cameron Sunde and 36.5 / A Durational Performance with the Sea
Today we are thrilled to welcome a fantastic interdisciplinary artist and director, and lead artist on 36.5/A Durational Performance with the Sea, Sarah Cameron Sunde! This series of nine-site specific performances and video artworks has been created in collaboration with communities around the Read More...
Women in STEM & Simple Steps Toward Climate Activism
Today's inspiring news: For Women's History Month, the Smithsonian showcases a collection of 120 3D-printed statues of women leaders within the STEM fields called “#IfThenSheCan—The Exhibit.” Plus, Kristy shares 5 simple steps to becoming a climate activist. If you'd like to lend your voice Read More...
Springtime Rituals & Biochar, an Ancient Solution
Today's good news: Summers and Kristy dive into fun Spring Equinox rituals you can do to welcome rebirth and new beginnings and discuss the ancient practice of biochar that could serve as an effective carbon mitigation strategy. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an Read More...
Help the Ocean from Anywhere & Booming E-bike Sales
Today's good news: How everyone can help the ocean, even if they live far from the coastline, and e-bike sales are soaring, bringing us one step closer to emissions-free cities. If you'd like to lend your voice to the Optimist Daily Update, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com. Listen to Read More...