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Climate Change Is Coming for Your Coffee. Could Genetic Diversity Save It?

5 min read

The outlook for today’s commercially cultivated coffee species is grim. One promising solution is growing wild in our forests.

The Benefits of Gardening Just Keep Sprouting

5 min read

Groundbreaking science is unearthing all sorts of surprising ways gardening is good for your health, mood and quality of life.

Nimble Electric Trucks Are Supercharging African Trade

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In Rwanda, farmers often watch their harvest spoil before it can reach the market. A fleet of simple, efficient trucks is changing that.

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What We’re Reading: A Dramatic Drop in US Cervical Cancer Deaths

2 min read

See what stories caught our attention this week, from the growing impact of the HPV vaccine to a new plan to save the Joshua tree.

Giving Away Money Is Good for You

6 min read

Excess wealth is associated with lower empathy, addiction and even unhappiness. Among affluent young people, a radical movement of extreme generosity is on the rise.

Breaking Down Barriers for Travelers With Disabilities

5 min read

From specialized excursions to accessible trails, travel experiences are increasingly geared toward meeting a broader range of needs.

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A Tall, Cool Glass of Air

5 min read

For drought-stricken places, pulling drinkable water from the atmosphere could become one of the easiest ways to stay hydrated.

From a Prison Garden Sprouts Real Growth

6 min read

Amid rows of snap peas and summer squash, incarcerated gardeners cultivate job skills, inner peace and fresh produce for the cafeteria.

An Indigenous Modeling Agency Puts Representation in Focus

2 min read

“Culture, community and land-based wisdom” form the pillars of a new modeling agency that’s elevating representation above profit.

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To Save Whales From Ship Strikes, Listen Closely

2 min read

By enabling ships to tune in to underwater sounds, acoustics technology is helping to protect vulnerable marine giants.

What We’re Reading: the Green Potential of New York City’s Iconic Steam System

2 min read

See what stories caught our attention this week, from the story beneath NYC’s steam stacks to the Land Back movement’s role in climate resilience.

Breaking Down Barriers for Travelers With Disabilities

5 min read

From specialized excursions to accessible trails, travel experiences are increasingly geared toward meeting a broader range of needs.

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