The Optimist: Pakistan’s mission to plant 10 billion trees to fight climate change

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online Stories that inspire.     (Sarah Caron for The Post) Pakistan's mission to plant 10 billion trees across the country, in photos A province in Pakistan first pledged to plant 1 billion trees in 2015. The initiative was so successful that the country is now in the midst of a "Ten Billion Tree Tsunami" to fight climate change. By Tik Root ●  Read more »   In unequal Brazil, a surfing talent rises from the favela As Brazil becomes an international surfing powerhouse, kids all along the coastline are being inspired to pick up a board. By Terrence McCoy ●  Read more »   A tiny Northwest town was suffocating in smoke. A company in Chicago sent $600,000 in air purifiers to help. Instant Brands was moved to make the donation following coverage of air quality in Winthrop, Wash.: "We're all connected, even 2,000 miles away." By Joshua Partlow ●  Read more »   Navigating coronavirus restrictions in Europe requires a new set of skills. Fortunately, they are easy to acquire. Lessons learned on a five-country European trip, from planning to vaccination rules to returning home. By Andrea Sachs ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app   In Iceland, a geothermal soak is the ultimate cure-all Locals and travelers alike find community and relaxation in Iceland's abundance of geothermal pools. By Jen Rose Smith ●  Read more »   A goofy paper horse became an Australian pandemic sensation. Now he's going in a museum. Russell, a product of covid-19 sadness, instead brought quirky joy. By Michael E. Miller ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Simply the most beautiful paintings in the world Six masterpieces that Titian painted for Philip II of Spain have been reunited for the first time since the 16th century. Perspective ●  By Sebastian Smee and Joanne Lee ●  Read more »   Most workers hate meetings. Here's how to make sure yours are productive. Workers have been having more meetings during the pandemic, but you can make them a little better for everyone. By Angela Haupt ●  Read more »   For hours each day, these prison inmates make personalized quilts for children in foster care The quilting circle started about 10 years ago as a way for inmates to contribute to the community around them. By Cathy Free ●  Read more »   Do you go all out for your birthday? Join the party. These women have resolved to celebrate big and honor the milestone — even throughout the pandemic. The Lily ●  By Allie Volpe ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out A Better Week for a 7-day email course that will help you conquer your calendar, get more done and find time for the things you care about. Sign up »

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