How Four Cities Are Cooling Down Creatively

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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

7 min read

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

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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

6 min read

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

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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

4 min read

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

2 min read

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

6 min read

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

6 min read

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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