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How a Nation of Beekeepers Protects Pollinators
From tree planting and delayed mowing to school clubs and interactive “Bee Paths,” Slovenia is putting pollinators first.
Scrappy Farmers in Bangladesh Are Growing Pumpkins in Sand
Thanks to a clever method known as sandbar cropping, squashes and other crops thrive on land that’s otherwise considered useless.
On-Site Child Care Is a Boon for Working Parents
When a workplace provides child care, it’s easier for caregivers to juggle family and career — and they’re more likely to keep working there, too.
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JoinThe Hospitals That Send Patients Home With Nutritious Food
Our diet impacts our health, as both health care and anti-hunger organizations have long understood. Now, they’re beginning to collaborate.
How an ‘Old-School’ Approach Bolsters Students’ Mental Health
In one Long Island district, a free wellness center offers kids coping skills and support to get through their most vulnerable moments.
What We’re Reading: A Future Marine Sanctuary Teeming With Life
See what stories caught our attention this week, from progress on protected waters to a record Columbia River sockeye run.
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Protecting Insect Habitats Is Saving Multitudes
As awareness about their ecological importance grows, a movement to grant insects the same protections as more majestic creatures is gaining steam.
Hard-Knocks Restaurant Workers Are Embracing Mental Wellness
An industry that often celebrates pushing through the pain is turning its focus to mental health.
The Island Where Everyone Owns the Wind
On carbon-negative Samsø Island, renewable energy is collectively owned — which means that the greener the island gets, the more everyone benefits.
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The Land Remembers: Why Farmers Are Bringing Back ‘Prairie Potholes’
Drained over a century ago, these revitalized wetlands are becoming thriving wildlife hubs and storehouses of water for surrounding farms.
What We’re Reading: Would You Ride a Bike From London to Sweden?
See what stories caught our attention this week, from zero-emission travel schemes to hotels converted into housing for the homeless.
What We’re Reading: Consider the Fickle, Delicious, Climate-Friendly Pawpaw
See what stories caught our attention this week, from the promise of a delicate fruit to a new way to protect the Great Salt Lake.
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