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Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
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Citizen Scientists and How Doing Less With Your Lawn Boosts Butterfly Populations
This week's positive news:
Arielle talks about not one but two "Citizen Science" solutions: one involving video gamers and biomedical research and another focusing on birders helping conservation causes in Australia. Then, Karissa highlights recent research about boosting butterfly populations that further supports the practice of letting your lawns grow wild! Just in time for #NoMowMay.
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Virginia Welcomes Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Pakistan's Stories-on-Wheels Program
This week's news is for book lovers!
Karissa and Arielle talk about a couple international initiatives that champion children's literacy around the world. First up is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library which the state of Virginia is gearing up to join. Then, they switch gears to Pakistan's Kahaani Sawaari program, an effort powered by volunteers on bicycle ice-cream carts, riding through underserved communities and reading to children.
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Thailand's Rainbow Revolution and The Surprising Anger-Reducing Strategy
This week's positive news:
Karissa starts the show off with exciting news from Thailand: The nation is set to become the first ever Southeast Asian country to officially recognize non-heterosexual marriages. Then, Arielle shares the best strategy to reduce anger... and no, it's not venting!
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The Green Solution to Better Sleep and Positive Self Talk
This week's good news:
Arielle discusses the link between greener streets and better sleep quality, a revelation that may persuade policy makers to integrate more urban green space as a public health solution. Then, Karissa talks about the importance of shutting down our inner critics with positive self talk.
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Reef Stars and Botswana's Women Safari Guides
This week's solutions news:
Karissa shares a story about "Reef Stars," newly developed tech that supports the restoration of coral reefs destroyed by blast fishing. Then, Arielle highlights the amazing women in Botswana who are changing the safari industry and challenging gender stereotypes.
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The Over-The-Counter Opill and Positive Masculinity Influencers
This week's solutions news:
Karissa speaks about the revolutionary Opill, the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill in the US. Then, Arielle shifts gears and discusses how male influencers are countering toxic masculinity on social media.
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