​​Across the U.S., thousands of homes and businesses are now running on locally distributed green power in a radical reimagining of the grid.

See what stories caught our attention this week, from making the most of algae waste to a new high-speed train route.

On the streets of L.A., Michelin-starred chefs are cooking for firefighters, boutiques are giving away clothes and a sprawling city is coming together.

Our new India-based colleague is a self-described “perpetual outsider” for whom life is a constant adventure. Learn about her in her own words.

Long abandoned, these deep, intricately designed wells are once again quenching water needs across India.

In a country at war, women of all ages and professions are learning construction skills and defying stereotypes.