The Curative Power of Quieter Cities

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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

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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’

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As urbanization fragments the animals’ habitat, homeowners across the UK are creating a network of garden pathways just for them.

The LA River Kayaker on a ‘Re-Naturalization’ Mission

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The Welcoming Climate Shelters of Barcelona

6 min read

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

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144 ways the world got better in 2024.

How Cultures of Reciprocity Can Create More Just Communities

6 min read

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

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Thanks to the rise of collective giving groups, you dont have to be Bill Gates to watch your money create transformative change.

Paying Drug Users to Stay Sober Really Works

5 min read

The concept is simple: a small cash reward for each negative drug test. And theres solid science behind it.

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