https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/blog/earth-optimism/RSS feed for Life on a Sustainable PlanetenWed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2024/12/11/science-on-wheels-the-little-bus-that-could/Thanks to funding from the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative, the Q?Bus mobile classroom is back – and with a bigger impact than ever before.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2024/12/11/science-on-wheels-the-little-bus-that-could/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2024/10/10/the-climate-crunch/Every autumn, climate conferences ignite efforts in the fight against climate change. How do these gatherings inspire reflection and drive action?Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2024/10/10/the-climate-crunch/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2024/03/07/six-animals-the-smithsonian-has-helped-save-from-extinction/For more than a century, the Institution has placed a scientific focus on studying and conserving threatened speciesThu, 07 Mar 2024 19:30:24 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2024/03/07/six-animals-the-smithsonian-has-helped-save-from-extinction/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/06/30/starting-a-summer-of-sustainability/Enjoy five summery stories of conservation and sustainability successes from across the Smithsonian.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/06/30/starting-a-summer-of-sustainability/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/05/31/meet-some-small-creatures-that-have-big-impacts-on-our-ecosystems/Protecting the little guys can lead to huge benefits for our planet.Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/05/31/meet-some-small-creatures-that-have-big-impacts-on-our-ecosystems/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/04/29/5-creative-approaches-to-science-and-sustainability/Earth Month (aka April) is ending, but we're staying inspired with these science and sustainability success stories from across the SmithsonianSat, 29 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/04/29/5-creative-approaches-to-science-and-sustainability/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/04/17/how-to-celebrate-earth-day-every-day/The greenest day of the year is almost here, but our planet could still use some help long after the sun sets on Earth DayMon, 17 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/04/17/how-to-celebrate-earth-day-every-day/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/03/31/stars-seas-and-other-scientific-successes/We recap five of our favorite optimistic stories from March, featuring everything from a historic agreement to protect our oceans to a small island working together to save confused puffinsFri, 31 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/03/31/stars-seas-and-other-scientific-successes/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/02/28/science-from-sea-to-sky/February was full of stories exploring Smithsonian research from the deepest to highest points on our planet.Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/02/28/science-from-sea-to-sky/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/01/27/bunnies-bears-and-other-stories-to-beat-the-january-blues/Five recent scientific success stories to cheer you up on a dreary day ⛅️Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2023/01/27/bunnies-bears-and-other-stories-to-beat-the-january-blues/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/12/28/5-things-that-made-us-optimistic-in-2022/Before welcoming 2023, we're looking back at just a few #EarthOptimism highlights from 2022!Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:47:37 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/12/28/5-things-that-made-us-optimistic-in-2022/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/11/01/regenesis-feeding-the-world-without-devouring-the-planet-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/November's book of the month will help us explore how our food and environment are intertwined.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/11/01/regenesis-feeding-the-world-without-devouring-the-planet-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/10/31/five-spooky-species-that-science-brought-back-from-the-brink/Need some last-minute Halloween costume inspo? These five species narrowly escaped the greatest horror story of our time: extinction.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:36:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/10/31/five-spooky-species-that-science-brought-back-from-the-brink/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/10/01/wild-souls-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/October's book of the month is chosen by Taylor Parker, co-host of the Possibilists podcast created in partnership with Earth Optimism.Sat, 01 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/10/01/wild-souls-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/09/01/return-of-the-sea-otter-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/September's book of the month shares the story of an adorable species returning from the brink of extinction.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/09/01/return-of-the-sea-otter-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/08/30/exploring-the-social-side-of-conservation/A case study demonstrates how incorporating social science into conservation actions can produce more effective, equitable, and lasting change.Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:04:47 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/08/30/exploring-the-social-side-of-conservation/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/08/01/earth-in-human-hands-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/August's book pick is out of the world while taking a look at how humans are treating this one.Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/08/01/earth-in-human-hands-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/07/21/new-study-puts-the-impact-of-smithsonian-conservation-efforts-to-the-test/Smithsonian Working Land and Seascapes’ new study unveils conservation’s ability to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development GoalsThu, 21 Jul 2022 14:41:50 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/07/21/new-study-puts-the-impact-of-smithsonian-conservation-efforts-to-the-test/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/07/01/the-rise-of-the-american-conservation-movement-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/What lessons can we learn from the history of conservation in the United States?Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/07/01/the-rise-of-the-american-conservation-movement-earth-optimism-book-of-the-month/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/06/29/sustaining-a-green-business/Belizean eco-entrepreneur Jolie Pollard shares insights into breaking into the green beauty business in this second story of a two-part series.Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:42:19 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/earth-optimism/2022/06/29/sustaining-a-green-business/