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Water From the Seine Is Cooling the 2024 Summer Olympics

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As part of an ambitious effort to host the first carbon-neutral Olympic games, Paris has expanded its emissions-reducing cooling system.

What We’re Reading: Child-Friendly Urban Design, Centering Indigenous Voices and More

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from city planning in Bratislava to a new way of paying respects on US national park visits.

The Maker Space Where Members Are More Than Their Pasts

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Brandon Morlock had long dreamed of building a collective space. After his time in prison, the formerly incarcerated became a vital part of his vision.

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When It Comes to Climate Change, Everything We Do Matters

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Scientists say we have all the solutions we need to limit global heating to a 1.5°C increase. So what can we, as individuals, do?

A ‘High-Tech, Low-Cost’ Approach to Community Mental Health Care in India

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Maanasis innovative, women-focused strategy has been so successful that it has already been copied in Kenya, Lithuania and elsewhere.

A Vibrant Local Food System Grows in Colorado

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GoFarm is working to make affordable healthy food more accessible while training the next generation of farmers.

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A Monthly Ritual of Selflessness Has Transformed Rwanda

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On the last Saturday of each month, everyone stops what they’re doing and works together to improve their communities. It’s called Umuganda.

Amsterdam’s Instant Fix for Getting Rid of Junk Mail

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By only delivering it to people ask for it, the city is saving thousands of tons of paper per year.

Could a Landfill Power Your Home?

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Trash emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Some of the biggest landfills in the US are converting that gas into energy.

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What We’re Reading: Bee-Friendly Legislation, Door-to-Door Care and More

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from a pollinator protection milestone to a new take on the old-fashioned house call.

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from renewable abundance in the Golden State to Vancouver Island’s old-growth forests.

What We’re Reading: Child-Friendly Urban Design, Centering Indigenous Voices and More

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from city planning in Bratislava to a new way of paying respects on US national park visits.

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