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Pop-ups are trendy in cities. So trendy that even an apple orchard pop-up is coming to Manhattan for a great cause, thanks to The Farmlink Project. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...
How a pop-up apple orchard is turning surplus into joy and helping New Yorkers in need | The Optimist Daily
The Farmlink Project is turning surplus produce into free food for New Yorkers. Visit the pop-up orchard and explore national gleaning and food rescue programs.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Pop-ups are trendy in cities. So trendy that even an apple orchard pop-up is coming to Manhattan for a great cause, thanks to The Farmlink Project. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...
Montclair Bike Bus is bringing joy and connection to their community and beyond with the help of two wheels. The beloved organization helps kids safely get to school on their bikes by riding as a large group. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...
How a small idea on two wheels grew into a community kids can’t wait to join | The Optimist Daily
A bike-to-school tradition in Montclair, New Jersey is inspiring families—and a global movement—to rethink how children commute.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Montclair Bike Bus is bringing joy and connection to their community and beyond with the help of two wheels. The beloved organization helps kids safely get to school on their bikes by riding as a large group. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...
A portable X-ray machine and an artificial intelligence model designed to spot signs of tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease. This is game-changing for healthcare in low and middle-income countries. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/ai-b...
AI brings faster, life-saving TB screenings to communities with limited healthcare access | The Optimist Daily
Mobile x-rays and AI are transforming tuberculosis detection in underserved regions, offering quicker diagnoses and access to treatment.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
A portable X-ray machine and an artificial intelligence model designed to spot signs of tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease. This is game-changing for healthcare in low and middle-income countries. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/ai-b...
Scotland took its next step toward reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, releasing a sweeping draft climate action plan that outlines how the country intends to reduce emissions. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/scot...
Scotland lays out new road map to reach net zero by 2045 | The Optimist Daily
Scotland unveils a draft climate strategy to cut emissions, decarbonize buildings, restore peatlands, and support a just transition for workers.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Scotland took its next step toward reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, releasing a sweeping draft climate action plan that outlines how the country intends to reduce emissions. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/scot...
In a town where empty homes once outnumbered hope, Amy Howlett Johnson rolled up her sleeves. 🏡
Through her leadership with Kit Carson Rural Development, she’s helped build or renovate 19+ homes, transforming not just lots, but lives.
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Through her leadership with Kit Carson Rural Development, she’s helped build or renovate 19+ homes, transforming not just lots, but lives.
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Meet Amy Howlett Johnson: the woman reviving a rural town, one home at a time | The Optimist Daily
Amy Johnson leads a rural revival in Kit Carson, building affordable homes, clearing blight, and restoring hope in an overlooked Colorado town.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In a town where empty homes once outnumbered hope, Amy Howlett Johnson rolled up her sleeves. 🏡
Through her leadership with Kit Carson Rural Development, she’s helped build or renovate 19+ homes, transforming not just lots, but lives.
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/meet...
Through her leadership with Kit Carson Rural Development, she’s helped build or renovate 19+ homes, transforming not just lots, but lives.
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Women make up less than 5% of the trades, but Move Over Bob is on a mission to change that.
The media-lifestyle brand is part of a movement working to make trades visible, viable, and vibrant for girls and women. 🛠 www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/move...
The media-lifestyle brand is part of a movement working to make trades visible, viable, and vibrant for girls and women. 🛠 www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/move...
Move Over Bob: changing the trades so women don’t just join the workforce—they lead it | The Optimist Daily
Move Over Bob flips the script on trades: putting women at the center of construction, career access and culture change in skilled trades.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Women make up less than 5% of the trades, but Move Over Bob is on a mission to change that.
The media-lifestyle brand is part of a movement working to make trades visible, viable, and vibrant for girls and women. 🛠 www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/move...
The media-lifestyle brand is part of a movement working to make trades visible, viable, and vibrant for girls and women. 🛠 www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/move...
Parking lots might not seem like climate solutions, but South Korea is proving they can be. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/new-...
New uses for everyday spaces: South Korea turns parking lots into solar power hubs | The Optimist Daily
South Korea will require large parking lots to install solar canopies, expanding renewable energy while offering everyday benefits to drivers.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Parking lots might not seem like climate solutions, but South Korea is proving they can be. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/new-...
Beyond the memory challenges or difficulty completing daily tasks, dementia can feel especially painful because of something less visible: the gradual erosion of identity.
The good news is that everyday interactions can make a profound difference. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/keep...
The good news is that everyday interactions can make a profound difference. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/keep...
Keeping dignity at the center: how to support your loved one’s sense of self through dementia | The Optimist Daily
Meta description: A compassionate, practical guide to preserving identity and meaningful connection for loved ones living with dementia.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Beyond the memory challenges or difficulty completing daily tasks, dementia can feel especially painful because of something less visible: the gradual erosion of identity.
The good news is that everyday interactions can make a profound difference. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/keep...
The good news is that everyday interactions can make a profound difference. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/keep...
Public high schools in California are part of a century-old system that needs a shake-up.
A new approach to learning at one Fresno school, the Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART), is leading the way.
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A new approach to learning at one Fresno school, the Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART), is leading the way.
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California reimagines high school: how one innovative campus is shaping the future of learning | The Optimist Daily
A Fresno-area school is proving that hands-on, career-connected education can transform learning. Here's how California plans to follow its lead.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Public high schools in California are part of a century-old system that needs a shake-up.
A new approach to learning at one Fresno school, the Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART), is leading the way.
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A new approach to learning at one Fresno school, the Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART), is leading the way.
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For years, headlines have warned that Earth is entering a sixth mass extinction. But new research suggests that this dire picture may be more nuanced, and even somewhat hopeful.
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Extinction rates are slowing—and conservation efforts may be paying off | The Optimist Daily
A new study finds global extinction rates have declined over the past century, challenging doomsday forecasts and highlighting conservation success.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
For years, headlines have warned that Earth is entering a sixth mass extinction. But new research suggests that this dire picture may be more nuanced, and even somewhat hopeful.
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“I never thought I’d understand my child. Now we can talk every day.”
Hands United, founded by Celena Ponce, is making moments like this possible. Across 30 states, Deaf immigrant families are finally being seen, supported, and heard. 🫶
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Hands United, founded by Celena Ponce, is making moments like this possible. Across 30 states, Deaf immigrant families are finally being seen, supported, and heard. 🫶
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Hands United: Where language meets love for Deaf immigrant families | The Optimist Daily
Hands United brings ASL access and legal support to 300+ Deaf immigrant families, bridging language gaps with heart and hope.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“I never thought I’d understand my child. Now we can talk every day.”
Hands United, founded by Celena Ponce, is making moments like this possible. Across 30 states, Deaf immigrant families are finally being seen, supported, and heard. 🫶
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Hands United, founded by Celena Ponce, is making moments like this possible. Across 30 states, Deaf immigrant families are finally being seen, supported, and heard. 🫶
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/hand...
Through Swim Sista Swim, changemaker Carol Burrell is building a community where fear gives way to flow, and where Black women are supported, seen, and celebrated in the water.
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How Swim Sista Swim Is Redefining Water Confidence for Black Women in the UK | The Optimist Daily
Swim Sista Swim empowers Black women in Nottingham to reclaim confidence and community through water, one swim stroke at a time.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Through Swim Sista Swim, changemaker Carol Burrell is building a community where fear gives way to flow, and where Black women are supported, seen, and celebrated in the water.
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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to new government data. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/defo...
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to 11-year low ahead of COP30 | The Optimist Daily
Brazil reports an 11-year low in Amazon deforestation as President Lula prepares to showcase environmental progress at COP30.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, according to new government data. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/defo...
Experience the benefits of chia seeds with these best ways to eat them. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/the-...
The absolute best way to eat chia seeds, according to nutritionists | The Optimist Daily
Chia seeds are packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s—but are they healthier in water or yogurt? Nutritionists weigh in on the superior option.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Experience the benefits of chia seeds with these best ways to eat them. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/the-...
Bloomsbury Publishing launched a new collection of dyslexia-friendly editions of 11 bestselling adult titles, joining a growing movement of publishers transforming the reading experience for adults with dyslexia. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/bloo...
Bloomsbury expands dyslexia-friendly publishing as smaller presses lead the way | The Optimist Daily
Bloomsbury joins UK indie presses like Scorpius Books and Books on the Hill in making bestselling titles more accessible to dyslexic readers.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Bloomsbury Publishing launched a new collection of dyslexia-friendly editions of 11 bestselling adult titles, joining a growing movement of publishers transforming the reading experience for adults with dyslexia. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/bloo...
A delicious solution for sitting too long?
Researchers found that consuming flavanols, a compound found in cocoa, can help protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/too-...
Researchers found that consuming flavanols, a compound found in cocoa, can help protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/too-...
Too much sitting? Cocoa might be your sweetest health hack yet | The Optimist Daily
Sweet news for desk dwellers! A new UK study suggests that flavanols in cocoa may protect your arteries from the health risks of prolonged sitting.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A delicious solution for sitting too long?
Researchers found that consuming flavanols, a compound found in cocoa, can help protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/too-...
Researchers found that consuming flavanols, a compound found in cocoa, can help protect blood vessels from the effects of prolonged sitting. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/too-...
A French civil court ruled that oil giant TotalEnergies misled consumers in a 2021 advertising campaign that promised it could reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
The judgment marks the first time France’s greenwashing law has been applied to an energy company.
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The judgment marks the first time France’s greenwashing law has been applied to an energy company.
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French court holds TotalEnergies accountable for greenwashing in landmark ruling | The Optimist Daily
France fines TotalEnergies for misleading carbon neutrality claims, marking the first major court win against corporate greenwashing.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A French civil court ruled that oil giant TotalEnergies misled consumers in a 2021 advertising campaign that promised it could reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
The judgment marks the first time France’s greenwashing law has been applied to an energy company.
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The judgment marks the first time France’s greenwashing law has been applied to an energy company.
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Senior dogs are often overlooked at the shelter, yet have so much love left to offer.
In Central Oregon, one Local Changemaker has built a haven for senior dogs in need of a home for their glorious golden years with Silver Linings Rescue Ranch.
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In Central Oregon, one Local Changemaker has built a haven for senior dogs in need of a home for their glorious golden years with Silver Linings Rescue Ranch.
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Silver Linings Rescue Ranch proves senior dogs deserve love, care, and a new leash on life | The Optimist Daily
Changemaker of the Week: an Oregon-based rescue is rewriting the story for senior dogs, offering medical care, foster support, and unconditional love.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Senior dogs are often overlooked at the shelter, yet have so much love left to offer.
In Central Oregon, one Local Changemaker has built a haven for senior dogs in need of a home for their glorious golden years with Silver Linings Rescue Ranch.
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/silv...
In Central Oregon, one Local Changemaker has built a haven for senior dogs in need of a home for their glorious golden years with Silver Linings Rescue Ranch.
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Some solutions are brewing in the science of saving lives!
Hear more about developments in ADA-SCID treatment and peanut allergy prevention, along with more good news from the week, on the latest episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup.
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Hear more about developments in ADA-SCID treatment and peanut allergy prevention, along with more good news from the week, on the latest episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup.
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The science of saving lives: new breakthroughs in immunity and allergy prevention
Podcast Episode · The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup · 10/31/2025 · 18m
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October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Some solutions are brewing in the science of saving lives!
Hear more about developments in ADA-SCID treatment and peanut allergy prevention, along with more good news from the week, on the latest episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup.
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Hear more about developments in ADA-SCID treatment and peanut allergy prevention, along with more good news from the week, on the latest episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup.
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A joy-filled operation is transforming plastic waste into dignity, employment, and beauty over in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
PeaceCYCLE is one of our 2025 Local Changemakers recognitions. See how they are turning litter into livelihood!
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PeaceCYCLE is one of our 2025 Local Changemakers recognitions. See how they are turning litter into livelihood!
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How PeaceCYCLE transforms Haiti’s water sachets into sustainable jobs | The Optimist Daily
Changemaker of the week: PeaceCYCLE turns plastic waste into jobs, dignity, and beautiful upcycled goods, proving sustainability can be hope and human centered.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A joy-filled operation is transforming plastic waste into dignity, employment, and beauty over in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
PeaceCYCLE is one of our 2025 Local Changemakers recognitions. See how they are turning litter into livelihood!
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/how-...
PeaceCYCLE is one of our 2025 Local Changemakers recognitions. See how they are turning litter into livelihood!
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An ocean reserve comparable to the size of the Amazon rainforest? That’s amazing! It being indigenous-led is fantastic. We need more sustainability and environmental initiatives based in indigenous knowledge and communities!
Yes! Feeling optimistic from seeing some awesome ocean conservation-related headlines over the past few weeks. Here's another recent one that we also really enjoyed sharing! www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/worl...
World’s first Indigenous-led ocean reserve is one step closer to reality | The Optimist Daily
A visionary project blending Indigenous knowledge and science could create the first marine reserve led by Pacific Island nations.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
An ocean reserve comparable to the size of the Amazon rainforest? That’s amazing! It being indigenous-led is fantastic. We need more sustainability and environmental initiatives based in indigenous knowledge and communities!
New recommendations on when to expose children to peanuts have now proven to reduce the risk of allergy development. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/pean...
Peanut allergies drop in kids thanks to new early feeding guidelines | The Optimist Daily
A shift in early peanut feeding advice is helping thousands of children avoid allergies. Here’s what new research and real-world outcomes reveal.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
New recommendations on when to expose children to peanuts have now proven to reduce the risk of allergy development. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/pean...
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It’s been a good few weeks for ocean conservation! 🌊
#conservation #goodnews #hope #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceans #environment
#conservation #goodnews #hope #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceans #environment
In a move to bolster ocean conservation, Spain designated six new marine zones: five as marine protected areas (MPAs) and one as a seabird sanctuary, which adds an impressive 17,000 square kilometers of protected waters. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/spai...
Spain expands marine protections with six new biodiversity hotspots | The Optimist Daily
Spain designates six new marine areas for protection, advancing toward its 2025 conservation goals and safeguarding vital ocean habitats.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
It’s been a good few weeks for ocean conservation! 🌊
#conservation #goodnews #hope #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceans #environment
#conservation #goodnews #hope #marinelife #oceanconservation #oceans #environment
In a major step forward for public health, the Maldives achieved what no other country has done before: it has eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/mald...
Maldives sets a global milestone by ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B | The Optimist Daily
The Maldives becomes the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B, setting a new global health standard.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
In a major step forward for public health, the Maldives achieved what no other country has done before: it has eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/mald...
In a move to bolster ocean conservation, Spain designated six new marine zones: five as marine protected areas (MPAs) and one as a seabird sanctuary, which adds an impressive 17,000 square kilometers of protected waters. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/spai...
Spain expands marine protections with six new biodiversity hotspots | The Optimist Daily
Spain designates six new marine areas for protection, advancing toward its 2025 conservation goals and safeguarding vital ocean habitats.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In a move to bolster ocean conservation, Spain designated six new marine zones: five as marine protected areas (MPAs) and one as a seabird sanctuary, which adds an impressive 17,000 square kilometers of protected waters. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/spai...