An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet
Season 1
2024 · 11 episodes

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Transform
2024-03-14 · 48m
Nikolaj’s journey toward hope continues as he searches for innovators transforming and revitalizing our world.
7. Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025?
2025-10-22
8. Why Trash Isn't Useless
2025-10-29
9. Inventions That Could Help Heal the Planet
2025-11-05
10. The Real Cost of Our Energy Demand
2025-11-06
11. Reclaim
2025-11-19
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