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An expert's tips for coping with Mother's Day after losing your mom
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For individuals who have experienced the loss of a mother, Mother's Day can be a trying time. Many people take this day to honor their mothers and let them know how much they care about and respect them. Mother's Day is a wonderful celebration of moms Read More...
Wildlife returns to Eaton Fire burn area, offering a symbol of hope and resilience
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Four months after the Eaton Fire ravaged parts of the Angeles National Forest and destroyed homes and businesses in Altadena, California, life is slowly and surely returning. Behind the blackened remains of scorched neighborhoods, the hillsides are once again Read More...
Kenya on track for universal electricity access by 2030, powered by clean energy and community reach
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a decade, Kenya has more than doubled its electricity access rate — rising from just 37 percent in 2013 to 79 percent in 2023 — and it's not stopping there. According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Energy Policy Review, the country Read More...
Daily peanut doses may help adults with allergies build tolerance, new study finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For millions of people living with peanut allergies, mealtime often comes with a side of anxiety. But new research offers a hopeful twist: daily doses of peanut protein may help adults with the allergy safely build tolerance and reduce their risk of severe Read More...
Life-sized animal puppets lead a global climate call
BY THE OPTIIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A stampede of towering zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and monkeys is winding its way through cities across Africa and Europe—but this isn’t wildlife on the run. It’s The Herds, a large-scale public art project using life-sized animal puppets to ignite Read More...
Butter made from air? This startup is spreading carbon-conscious innovation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Imagine this: you reach for your morning toast, swipe on a glossy, golden spread, and savor that creamy richness. But surprise — there were no cows, no crops, and definitely no pastures involved. Welcome to the era of butter made from air. This culinary Read More...
Scotland's largest community solar farm moves forward on the Isle of Arran
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A brighter, community-powered future is on the horizon for the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Plans for what will become the country’s largest entirely community-owned solar farm are officially moving ahead, with the Glenkiln solar project recently securing Read More...
How global protections are helping sea turtles recover
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In an encouraging sign for marine conservation, many endangered sea turtle populations around the world are showing signs of recovery, according to a sweeping global survey published this month in the journal Endangered Species Research. The study, which Read More...
Remembering Pope Francis and his profound impact on climate action
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The recent passing of Pope Francis has sparked reflection on his remarkable leadership — not only within the Catholic Church, but also across the global climate movement. Known for his humility, compassion, and commitment to justice, Pope Francis Read More...
Why Icelanders are getting happier every year – and what we can learn from them
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a world where happiness in so many places is slowly declining, Iceland is going against the grain. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, it’s one of the few countries in the top 20 where happiness is actually increasing. Since 2008, Iceland has Read More...