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An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet

Season 1

2024 · 11 episodes

  1. 1. Dusk or Dawn

    2024-02-08 · 48m

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

  2. 2. Shelter

    2024-02-15 · 48m

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

  3. 3. Regenerate

    2024-02-22 · 48m

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

  4. 4. Nourish

    2024-02-29 · 48m

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

  5. 5. Move

    2024-03-07 · 48m

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

  6. 6. Transform

    2024-03-14 · 48m

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

  7. 7. Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?

    2025-10-22

  8. 8. Why Trash Isn't Useless

    2025-10-29

  9. 9. Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet

    2025-11-05

  10. 10. The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand

    2025-11-06

  11. 11. Reclaim

    2025-11-19

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