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Today on the podcast, we're discussing Australia's new social media ban for kids under 16. Will it work? One thing is for sure: it's part of a global discussion on internet safety for children.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Today on the podcast, we're discussing Australia's new social media ban for kids under 16. Will it work? One thing is for sure: it's part of a global discussion on internet safety for children.
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According to new research, banana peels may be an overlooked powerhouse when it comes to growing healthier, taller crops, sometimes even outperforming synthetic fertilizers. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/from...
From compost to crops: banana peels show surprising power as eco-friendly fertilizer | The Optimist Daily
Banana peels could help crops grow taller and stronger, offering a natural alternative to synthetic fertilizers, new research finds.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to new research, banana peels may be an overlooked powerhouse when it comes to growing healthier, taller crops, sometimes even outperforming synthetic fertilizers. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/from...
In some good news for clean energy, the European Union approved 100 cross-border hydrogen and electrolyzer initiatives. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/eu-g...
EU greenlights 100 hydrogen projects in major energy transformation plan | The Optimist Daily
The EU approves 100 cross-border hydrogen and electrolyzer projects, accelerating clean energy infrastructure and unlocking funding across Europe.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In some good news for clean energy, the European Union approved 100 cross-border hydrogen and electrolyzer initiatives. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/eu-g...
Canada’s northern bottlenose whales are making a remarkable recovery. Once hunted to near collapse, these deep-diving whales are now rebounding after decades of protection
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Decades of protection pay off as endangered whales make a rare comeback in Canada | The Optimist Daily
A population of endangered northern bottlenose whales in Canada is rebounding, offering rare hope for marine conservation success.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Canada’s northern bottlenose whales are making a remarkable recovery. Once hunted to near collapse, these deep-diving whales are now rebounding after decades of protection
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If you’ve found yourself longing for more meaningful connections, then we have an Optimist Daily approved read for you.
How to be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World) by Barnet Bain is out today!
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How to be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World) by Barnet Bain is out today!
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Book Excerpt: How To Be A Friend (In an Unfriendly World) by Barnet Bain | The Optimist Daily
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December 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
If you’ve found yourself longing for more meaningful connections, then we have an Optimist Daily approved read for you.
How to be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World) by Barnet Bain is out today!
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How to be a Friend (In an Unfriendly World) by Barnet Bain is out today!
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In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers have successfully tested a stem cell-based treatment that could potentially restore central vision in patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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New stem cell treatment shows promise for reversing vision loss in macular degeneration patients | The Optimist Daily
A breakthrough trial finds a stem cell transplant may restore sight in patients with macular degeneration, offering new hope for a leading cause of blindness.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, researchers have successfully tested a stem cell-based treatment that could potentially restore central vision in patients with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Starting this week, Australia will become the first country to ban all children under 16 from having social media accounts.
This could become a test case for more global policies to follow. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/aust...
This could become a test case for more global policies to follow. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/aust...
Australia’s bold move to ban kids under 16 from social media sparks important global debate | The Optimist Daily
Australia is banning social media for kids under 16. The rollout is bold, messy, and global leaders are watching closely.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Starting this week, Australia will become the first country to ban all children under 16 from having social media accounts.
This could become a test case for more global policies to follow. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/aust...
This could become a test case for more global policies to follow. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/aust...
This week, Karissa and Arielle discuss how to gracefully ask friends and family if they're sick before a holiday hangout, and why the U.S. finally introducing its first female crash test dummy is a major win for road safety and equity.
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Holiday health etiquette plus the first female crash test dummy is (finally) here
Podcast Episode · The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup · 12/05/2025 · 19m
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December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This week, Karissa and Arielle discuss how to gracefully ask friends and family if they're sick before a holiday hangout, and why the U.S. finally introducing its first female crash test dummy is a major win for road safety and equity.
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When Grace Richardson took the stage at the Miss England final in Wolverhampton, she wasn’t just chasing a crown. She was closing a chapter on years of being bullied for who she is and opening a new one as the first openly gay woman to win the title.
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Grace Richardson makes history as first openly gay Miss England: ‘I’ve achieved my dream’ | The Optimist Daily
Grace Richardson becomes the first openly gay Miss England, turning school bullying into triumph as she prepares for Miss World 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
When Grace Richardson took the stage at the Miss England final in Wolverhampton, she wasn’t just chasing a crown. She was closing a chapter on years of being bullied for who she is and opening a new one as the first openly gay woman to win the title.
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Once a symbol of fossil fuel extraction, the remote Nini oil field in the North Sea is preparing for a new role: storing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide beneath the ocean floor. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/denm...
Europe’s low-carbon future: Denmark’s North Sea oil field is now a carbon storage site | The Optimist Daily
An old North Sea oil field will soon store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the seabed, marking a milestone in Europe’s climate transition.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Once a symbol of fossil fuel extraction, the remote Nini oil field in the North Sea is preparing for a new role: storing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide beneath the ocean floor. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/denm...
In a move hailed as decades overdue, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced the country’s first crash test dummy modeled on female anatomy. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/u-s-...
U.S. introduces first female crash test dummy to close decades-long safety gap | The Optimist Daily
The U.S. unveils its first female crash test dummy to address long-standing safety disparities and improve car crash survival for women.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
In a move hailed as decades overdue, the U.S. Department of Transportation introduced the country’s first crash test dummy modeled on female anatomy. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/u-s-...
Although many marine protected areas have been designated around the world, enforcement of their boundaries is not always taking place. We can see the effectiveness of enforcement in shark populations, which serve as health checks for ocean ecosystems.
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Not all marine parks protect sharks. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t) | The Optimist Daily
Why more protection doesn’t always mean better protection: a sweeping study reveals why some marine parks safeguard shark populations while others fail.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Although many marine protected areas have been designated around the world, enforcement of their boundaries is not always taking place. We can see the effectiveness of enforcement in shark populations, which serve as health checks for ocean ecosystems.
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In a powerful and symbolic move, Italy’s parliament passed a historic law that formally recognizes femicide as a distinct criminal offense.
The law imposes life sentences for those who murder women because of their gender. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/ital...
The law imposes life sentences for those who murder women because of their gender. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/ital...
Italy officially recognizes femicide as a crime punishable by life in prison | The Optimist Daily
Italy passes historic law recognizing femicide, with life sentences for offenders. The move aims to combat rising violence against women.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In a powerful and symbolic move, Italy’s parliament passed a historic law that formally recognizes femicide as a distinct criminal offense.
The law imposes life sentences for those who murder women because of their gender. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/ital...
The law imposes life sentences for those who murder women because of their gender. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/ital...
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In a powerful and symbolic move, Italy’s parliament passed a historic law that formally recognizes femicide as a distinct criminal offense. The law imposes life sentences for those who murder women because of their gender. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/ital...
Italy officially recognizes femicide as a crime punishable by life in prison | The Optimist Daily
Italy passes historic law recognizing femicide, with life sentences for offenders. The move aims to combat rising violence against women.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
In a powerful and symbolic move, Italy’s parliament passed a historic law that formally recognizes femicide as a distinct criminal offense. The law imposes life sentences for those who murder women because of their gender. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/12/ital...
Shirley Santana Herrera is just 26 years old, but she has already trained 5,000+ students across 15 countries.
And she’s just getting started.
As the founder of Excelsior Academy, she’s working hard to cultivate the next generation of changemakers. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/elev...
And she’s just getting started.
As the founder of Excelsior Academy, she’s working hard to cultivate the next generation of changemakers. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/elev...
Elevation through knowledge: Shirley Santana Herrera’s blueprint for youth empowerment | The Optimist Daily
Shirley Santana Herrera empowers Latin American youth through Excelsior Academy, blending digital education and leadership for lasting change.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Shirley Santana Herrera is just 26 years old, but she has already trained 5,000+ students across 15 countries.
And she’s just getting started.
As the founder of Excelsior Academy, she’s working hard to cultivate the next generation of changemakers. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/elev...
And she’s just getting started.
As the founder of Excelsior Academy, she’s working hard to cultivate the next generation of changemakers. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/elev...
A simple bowl of salt could be the ally you didn’t realize you needed in preventing mold in your house this winter.
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Why you need to place a bowl of salt by your window this winter | The Optimist Daily
Combat winter moisture and mold with a simple household staple—and a bit of airflow.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A simple bowl of salt could be the ally you didn’t realize you needed in preventing mold in your house this winter.
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A new program in New England aims to deploy more than 580,000 heat pumps over the next few years, reducing carbon emissions, cutting heating bills, and helping families move away from fossil fuels.
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New England’s bet on heat pumps: a $450 million push toward cleaner, cheaper home heating | The Optimist Daily
New England launches a $450 million heat pump accelerator to cut emissions, lower bills, and deploy over half a million heat pumps by 2030.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A new program in New England aims to deploy more than 580,000 heat pumps over the next few years, reducing carbon emissions, cutting heating bills, and helping families move away from fossil fuels.
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Meet Shereen Arent, a dedicated ally amplifying the life-changing work of Sambhali Trust through Sambhali U.S., a nonprofit committed to supporting Dalit women and girls across Rajasthan, India. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/sher...
Shereen Arent and Sambhali U.S. help uplift 80,000+ women and girls in India | The Optimist Daily
Shereen Arent and Sambhali U.S. are transforming lives in India by supporting Sambhali Trust’s education and empowerment programs for Dalit women and girls.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Meet Shereen Arent, a dedicated ally amplifying the life-changing work of Sambhali Trust through Sambhali U.S., a nonprofit committed to supporting Dalit women and girls across Rajasthan, India. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/sher...
Spain’s renewable energy boom has been a long time coming. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...
How Spain’s community solar revolution is helping families power up and costs go down | The Optimist Daily
Spain’s community energy movement is transforming rooftops into renewable hubs, lowering bills, and helping families escape fuel poverty.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Spain’s renewable energy boom has been a long time coming. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/how-...
For the first time in at least a quarter century, puffins have appeared on the Isle of Muck in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/puff...
Puffins return after decades, offering hope for seabird revival on Isle of Muck | The Optimist Daily
Puffins return to Northern Ireland’s Isle of Muck after 25 years, offering new hope for seabird restoration following major rat removal efforts.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:21 PM
For the first time in at least a quarter century, puffins have appeared on the Isle of Muck in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/puff...
Brazil, a country at the heart of the world’s climate future, has taken a major step by creating 10 newly recognized Indigenous territories.
The announcement at the #COP30 conference underscores how deeply land rights and climate justice are intertwined.
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The announcement at the #COP30 conference underscores how deeply land rights and climate justice are intertwined.
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Brazil expands Indigenous territories as COP30 protests spotlight the stakes | The Optimist Daily
Brazil recognizes 10 new Indigenous territories during COP30, strengthening land rights and offering hope for forest protection amid rising tensions.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Brazil, a country at the heart of the world’s climate future, has taken a major step by creating 10 newly recognized Indigenous territories.
The announcement at the #COP30 conference underscores how deeply land rights and climate justice are intertwined.
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/braz...
The announcement at the #COP30 conference underscores how deeply land rights and climate justice are intertwined.
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In this week's episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa return from a fall break with a fresh wave of uplifting stories, diving right into two standout solutions of the week. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
From bike buses to art therapy: The uplifting solutions changing everyday life
Podcast Episode · The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup · 11/21/2025 · 16m
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November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In this week's episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, Arielle and Karissa return from a fall break with a fresh wave of uplifting stories, diving right into two standout solutions of the week. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
A nonprofit called Bounty & Soul offers free, fresh produce and wellness education through weekly drive-thru markets that serve up to 850 families. But the programming goes much deeper than access to food.
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How Ali Casparian turned food, healing, and heartbreak into a wellness movement | The Optimist Daily
Bounty & Soul is changing the face of food access with free produce, wellness education, and radical hospitality in North Carolina.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
A nonprofit called Bounty & Soul offers free, fresh produce and wellness education through weekly drive-thru markets that serve up to 850 families. But the programming goes much deeper than access to food.
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In San Luis Obispo County, Gwen Watkins transformed a simple idea into a mobile movement for dignity. In her seventies, Gwen launched Shower The People, a volunteer-run mobile hygiene nonprofit that’s now delivered more than 25,000 showers and counting. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/show...
Shower the People: How Gwen Watkins built a mobile hygiene hub and a legacy of dignity | The Optimist Daily
Shower the People has provided over 25,000 showers, and more, to the unhoused residents of San Luis Obispo. It all started with Gwen Watkins.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In San Luis Obispo County, Gwen Watkins transformed a simple idea into a mobile movement for dignity. In her seventies, Gwen launched Shower The People, a volunteer-run mobile hygiene nonprofit that’s now delivered more than 25,000 showers and counting. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/11/show...