How Four Cities Are Cooling Down Creatively
Cities around the world are trying everything from reflective paint to underground water channels to manage the hotter days ahead.
When the Doctor Prescribes a Warmer Home
Helping vulnerable people to live in comfortable temperatures through the cold winter months can help them stay in better health, too.
What We’re Reading: Singapore’s Public Housing, Colorado River Dreams and More
See what stories caught our attention this week, from customizable housing trends to a flood of water conservation funding.
Schoolchildren Are Reviving Slovenia’s Sustainable Culinary Heritage
Drawing on half-forgotten recipes, students use local, seasonal produce to cook traditional regional meals for their peers.
In Thailand, Farmers Are Using an App to Reduce Smog
FireD aims to limit pollution from agricultural burning — long a part of the yearly crop cycle — while shifting the blame away from farmers.
Water From the Seine Is Cooling the 2024 Summer Olympics
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
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
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.
When It Comes to Climate Change, Everything We Do Matters
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?
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