Two things that provide hope for 2026 – the small actions of billions of people and technology.
The small daily actions of people choosing to reduce, reuse, and recycle cumulatively makes a huge difference especially in countries like the United States (look at the Tiny Habits blog). New technology is improving how we recycle plastic and how we capture carbon dioxide from the air.
As I look toward the future with optimism, I’m reminded of Einstein’s powerful idea that imagination can take us farther than knowledge alone. Knowledge has limits, but imagination opens the door to new possibilities. It helps us see the whole world, inspires progress, and drives scientific discovery. This spirit of imagination is exactly what we need as we work together to protect our life sustaining blue planet.
(Einstein, 1931 Cosmic Religion and Other Opinions and Aphorisms)
Wishing you a healthy and joyful 2026!