An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet(2024–2025)

Dusk or Dawn

In this episode, Nikolaj discovers the difference is hope, a hope he finds in inspiring people, projects and ideas all over the world.

Shelter

Shelter is one of the most essential human needs. Nikolaj finds hope from architects re-imagining how we live for a sustainable future.

Regenerate

Nature has an amazing power to regenerate. How can we harness its innate ability to heal to solve the problems we face?

Nourish

Nikolaj’s journey in this episode focuses on ways to rethink how we grow and cook the food that sustains us.

Move

Nikolaj meets some engineers, mechanics and entrepreneurs who may have solutions on how to move without hitting an environmental dead end.

Transform

Nikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.

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Why Trash Isn't Useless

Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet

The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand