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How a Nation of Beekeepers Protects Pollinators 

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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

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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

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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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The Hospitals That Send Patients Home With Nutritious Food

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An industry that often celebrates pushing through the pain is turning its focus to mental health.

The Island Where Everyone Owns the Wind

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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’

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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?

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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

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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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