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How an Iconic Jam Maker Got Smart About Water Use

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After an excruciating drought, the UK farm behind Tiptree jam found greater self-sufficiency and resilience through rainwater harvesting.

What We’re Reading: Free Money, Cleaner Lagoons and More

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from a basic income boon in Denver to major cuts in plastic pollution in Vanuatu.

To Keep Clean Drinking Water Flowing to Paris, Farmers Are Going Organic

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Rather than relying on expensive water treatment plants, the French capital is protecting its water supply at the source.

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How Philadelphia Is Giving Fallen Trees New Life

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The city’s Reforestation Hub is turning as many trees as possible into “Carbon Smart Wood” — and creating jobs along the way.

A Living Seed Bank Is Preserving the Amazon’s Incredible Plants

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In one of the planet’s most ecologically rich regions, the fight to prevent native plants from being lost forever begins on the forest floor.

The Search for the Perfect Natural Period Product

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Most menstrual products contain plastic, and more ecological options are pricey. But the “sustainable menstruation” movement is finally gaining traction.

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A Healthy Coral Reef Is a Symphony

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In the growing field of “ecoacoustics,” scientists use the ocean’s natural sounds to monitor the health of marine ecosystems — and even restore them.

Could You Transform Your Yard into a Flourishing Wildlife Haven?

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Through Backyard Habitat Certification, individuals strive to make even the smallest outdoor spaces more biodiverse. Those changes add up.

Eating Disorder Clinics Are Helping Patients of Color Break Down Barriers

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People of color are half as likely as white people to get a diagnosis or treatment for an eating disorder — but that’s changing.

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Cars Are Slowing Down in European Cities

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Across Europe, cities are proving that lowering speed limits makes neighborhoods safer and more livable while reducing dependence on cars.

What We’re Reading: Car-Free Sundays, a Massive Wildlife Bridge and More

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from a unique Los Angeles overpass to the tradition of Ciclovía in Bogotá.

What We’re Reading: Forgotten Air-Conditioning History, Solar’s Skyward Climb and More

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from a bit of Texas cool-down history to why US solar is outpacing wind.

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