The Curative Power of Quieter Cities
As the negative effects of noise pollution become increasingly clear, communities are working together to turn down the volume.
What We’re Reading: A Hospital That Feels Like a Spa
See what stories caught our attention this week, from healing architecture in Zurich to medically tailored meals that change lives.
The Hidden World of ‘Hedgehog Highways’
As urbanization fragments the animals’ habitat, homeowners across the UK are creating a network of garden pathways just for them.
The Welcoming Climate Shelters of Barcelona
Thanks to the city’s growing network, nearly all Barcelonans now live within a 10-minute walk of a free, comfortable, accessible climate shelter.
The Year in Cheer
144 ways the world got better in 2024.
How Cultures of Reciprocity Can Create More Just Communities
Long central to many Native communities, such traditions can foster the redistribution of wealth and help counter long-term harm.
With ‘Giving Circles,’ Anyone Can Be a Philanthropist
Thanks to the rise of collective giving groups, you don’t have to be Bill Gates to watch your money create transformative change.
Paying Drug Users to Stay Sober Really Works
The concept is simple: a small cash reward for each negative drug test. And there’s solid science behind it.
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