The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

This week's uplifting news: Karissa talks about how yet another UK Company invites "nature guardians" into their boardrooms to speak for and vote on behalf of nature. Then, Arielle shares electrifying news from Detroit: the rolling out of stretches of road that wirelessly charge EVs on the go. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.optimistdaily.co...

This week's positive news: Patagonia leads the way (again) in sustainable and circular fashion. Karissa highlights Patagonia's Stormshadow parker which is made of ocean waste. Then, Arielle talks about how a small Irish town's "smartphone code" is improving children's mental health and digital well-being. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.opti...

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend! Arielle and Karissa talk about what they're grateful for this year and why we should practice gratitude all year round.  They also extend their appreciation to  you for being a part of The Optimist Daily community. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20htt...

This week's empowering solutions: Karissa talks about how the 35-year-old song Fast Car wins Song of the Year at this year's Country Music Awards, making Tracy Chapman the first Black woman to receive this award. Then Arielle highlights a story about "Enough! Plays to Stop Gun Violence," an initiative that invites teens to write plays about the effects of gun violence. The Optimist Daily is a proj...

This week's artistic solutions: Arielle shares the case for why film intermissions should be reinstated for a better movie-going experience. Then Karissa dives into how artists in the Himalayas are capturing their culture's endangered flora and fauna in their art in an effort to preserve and teach about these endangered species.  The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donat...

This week's solutions news: Karissa shares perfect solo date ideas that inspires us to set aside more intentional "me-time." Then, Arielle discusses how we can tackle misinformation and disinformation during times of war and conflict. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://  

This week's hopeful news: Arielle and Karissa highlight 12 well-established organizations that are working towards peace between Israel and Palestine. Click here to find the websites of each organization mentioned in this episode. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://  

This week's good news: Karissa is happy to share how a federal judge decided to overturn Galveston's discriminatory electoral map in a voting rights victory. Then, Arielle reveals the surprising mental health benefits of watching horror films. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20ht...

This week's positive news: Karissa highlights a lifestyle article about the power of hobbies in preventing depression as you age. Then, Arielle talks about why disco balls and science, specifically astronomy, go surprisingly well together. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy. Donate link:  https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http:/...

This week's uplifting news: Karissa speaks about the American Climate Corps, a breakthrough program that will transform the climate action landscape in the US. Then, Arielle discusses the historic decision made by Brazil's Supreme Court to uphold Indigenous land rights and why this is cause for celebration, both nationally and globally. The Optimist Daily is a project of The World Business Academy...

This week's positive news: We're back! Arielle and Karissa present the new iteration of The Optimist Daily's podcast and update you on what's been going on during our hiatus. Then they dive straight into their favorite stories of the week. Arielle speaks about astronomer Susan Murabana and her mission to bring the wonders of the Cosmos to disadvantaged youth in Kenya. Karissa follows with the exci...

Today we are both happy and sad to share that this will be the season finale and the start of an indefinite hiatus of the show.  It has been a privilege to bring you solutions news every day. We have a vast library of daily updates and special guest interviews to keep you inspired, so please keep coming back to your favorite episodes when you need a lift! Keep connected with The Optimist Daily. We...

Today we're welcoming guest Paul Relis to the show! Paul is a pioneer of environmental solutions after being called to action from the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill - a transformative event in US history that launched many environmental protection programs, and Paul's career. With his leadership in forming the Community Environmental Council, starting recycling programs with the California Environm...

Today's innovative design news: Arielle and Kristy dive into the design world with two inspiring stories. They begin by talking about hydrofoils and how they can be used to electrify ferries and ships, one of the only modes of transport that is yet to be successfully decarbonized. Then, they discuss a beautifully designed eco-school located in the Thar desert in India. Listen to The Optimist Daily...

Today's out-of-this-world news: Arielle and Kristy journey into space with today's solutions. First, Arielle talks about NASA's newly assembled team committed to investigating UFOs. Then, Kristy discusses how kombucha, the talented tea, is helping us better understand extraterrestrial life. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Today's wildly positive news: Summers highlights how Australian whale watchers are being treated to an earlier-than-usual whale watching season thanks to successful conservation! Then, Kristy talks about a new study that details how animal adaptations could inform better women's health. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Today's optimistic news: A new smart pillow can track the sleep of a user and provide essential data, and Uber is aiding Ukrainians by partnering with the UN World Food Programme. That and more on The Optimist Daily today!  Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Today's solutions news: Italy's special police force, the Carabinieri, teams up with bees to fight climate change, and here are four policy changes we can make to reduce the environmental cost of the meat industry. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily.com . Listen to the Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Ma...

Today's good news: Summers talks about how students at the University of Illinois, Chicago have built a fully functional solar charging station for an on-campus food truck and other EVs. Then, Kristy discusses how the Biden administration is trying to drastically scale up solar production. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editorial@optimi...

Today's good news: California levels up its composting game by making composting a statewide practice. Plus, North Carolina State University has developed an Attentional Failure during Driving Questionnaire (AFDQ) to help determine which drivers are most at risk of having an accident.  If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editorial@optimistda...

Today's good news: Summers and Kristy start the week by talking about how new research from the University of California, Fullerton reveals a correlation between youth who participate in team sports and better mental health. Then, they discuss the VEST hackathon is helping make the professional field of construction more equitable for all. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing goo...

Today's positive news: Firefighting goats are helping prevent wildfires in California's Ojai Valley (shout out to Emissary Warren Petersen for submitting this story for our Optimist Change-Makers nominations!)! Plus, the world's largest plant (think 20,000 football fields big) has just been discovered off the coast of Australia. All that and more on The Optimist Daily today!  Listen to The Optimis...

Today's good news: Kristy shares exciting news about Barbie's first trans doll, modeled after amazing actress and trans woman Laverne Cox. Then, Summers discusses how Germany is coming to terms with its colonial history and, as a part of that journey, has decided to return ancient stolen artifacts to Namibia. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email...

Today's good news: Summers talks about how the Wildlife Conservation Society is building an enormous photo database of Amazonian wildlife with the help of an international team of scientists. Then, Kristy discusses how authorities around the world are working to regulate greenwashing. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editorial@optimistdai...

Today's positive parenting news: Arielle talks about a Colorado law that gives LGBTQ+ parents rightful custody over their own children and Kristy shares advice on how to talk to students who are afraid or anxious about going back to school in the wake of the tragic Uvalde shooting. If you'd like to nominate someone you know who's doing good in this world, send an email to: editorial@optimistdaily....