Neighborhoods organizing themselves, towns solving their own problems, and the unglamorous work of civic life done well.
Eco ‘champions’ were honoured, the world hit a major energy milestone, and science beat a type of blindness, plus more The post What went right this week: a triumph of people power, plus more appeared first on Positive News .
Built from mulberry bark and soot, a self-powered gas-capture prototype rethinks one of climate science's most stubborn trade-offs—that removing carbon must always cost more than…
A 6-year-old girl in the UK is able to see normally again in the day and night thanks to a one-time gene therapy for a rare form of congenital blindness. At this very tender age,…
219 years ago today, the Slave Trade Act of 1807 entered into force in Great Britain, abolishing the British participation in the Transatlantic Slave Trade and pressed other…
Solar panels turn daylight into electricity, but output depends on your roof, the weather and how much energy your home uses. Here’s how it works
A law boosting renters rights came into force, the kiwi made a comeback in New Zealand, and the ‘return to coal’ myth was debunked, plus more The post What went right this week:…
Members of Gen Z and Millennials are attending phone-free experiences 567% more often across the globe, signaling a major shift in how people want to gather. In a world shaped by…
More than 3,150 medieval coins dating back to the Viking Age were found in a field in Norway, the largest such discovery in the country’s history. The search is ongoing, and…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When Helsinki needed to connect a growing island suburb to the city center, the planners made a decision that would be unusual in most…
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When foodies head to Newport, Oregon, one place is always at the top of their list: Local Ocean. Repeat diners rave about the roasted garlic and crab soup, studded with fat lumps…
The US government has unexpectedly urged Americans to ditch ultra-processed food. Its new dietary guidelines have some merit The post The surprise pushback against America’s junk…
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If you’re itching to hit the pavement this summer, there’s perhaps no better year to take a spin on Route 66. In honor of the iconic highway turning 100, cities and towns across…
Growing up in rural Kansas can be a vastly different experience than growing up in New York City, and not just in terms of geography. In a large nation like the U.S., the…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In most countries, the legal age to buy cigarettes is fixed. In the UK, it will now move every year. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared…
In today's edition: a big advance in gene therapy restores hearing in deaf people, the Bahamas has officially eliminated mother-to-child HIV transmission, and global suicide rates…
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