These 2 countries embraced nuclear power. Here’s what they can teach Minnesota
Minnesota's moratorium prevents new reactors – for now, and there’s much to learn from France’s nuclear past and Canada’s nuclear future
Explore the grey areas through our series: Nuclear at a Crossroads
A comic to illustrate the ambivalence toward nuclear power that's common in Minnesota politics and beyond.
Nuclear at a Crossroads: Does nuclear power stand a chance in Minnesota amid a moratorium and carbon-free mandate?
Minnesota politicians ponder the fate of the ‘friendly atom’
Minnesota's forests are slow adapting to climate change. These scientists are giving trees a head start
Innovative research in the Superior National Forest may serve as a template for forest resiliency nation-wide.
Drawn by Nature: Find funky fungi late summer through early fall
Late summer and early fall rank as the peak time for many wild mushrooms – especially edible varieties.
Drawn by Nature: Prairie plants provide sustainable, essential ecosystem
Keep your eyes open for pollinators, including swallowtails, eastern tailed-blues, painted ladies, hummingbird moths, hummingbirds, rusty-patched bumblebees and more.
Book excerpt: 'Working Across Lines: Resisting extreme energy extraction'
What does it take to bridge political divides? Lessons from organizers in western Idaho
What's a green burial and why is there a moratorium on these new cemeteries?
Minnesota paused ‘green burials’ because of a bitter fight over a cemetery in Carlton County. It has led to questions of religious freedom
The research and story behind Project Optimist
Jobs for news analysts, reporters and journalists are expected to decline another 9% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Have you ever seen the elusive 'hummingbird moth'?
What does it take to bridge political divides? Lessons from organizers in western Idaho
Happy Independence Day!
Greetings! Nora here. We're at the heart of summer now. I hope you're enjoying time off this week for July 4th (and maybe a few extra days too!). If you're hungry for some Project Optimist content, please explore our website. We switched things up on our site, and you can
How relationships and trust can bridge political divides
Book excerpt this week from Dr. Corrie Grosse's 'Working Across Lines'
COLUMN | Queer Climate Justice
"These two movements for equity and justice should coalesce and learn from one another."
Where environmental and LGBTQIA+ issues meet, we have a zine
We've got a student-made zine for Pride month
Care for the caregivers: Reflective consultation can help therapists serving children and families
This practice is helping some frontline workers manage burnout. Here's how it works
How culture helped 2 St. Cloud manufacturers grow despite the tight labor market
So what does a good, intentional culture look like? Experts agree it's responsive to employees and treats them with respect
Drawn by Nature: Watch out for wildlife babies as summer nears
In addition to possibly seeing wildlife and birds with their babies this time of year, June also puts on a show with wildflowers
Our logo is a piece of art
The story of Project Optimist's hand-carved logo