Denmark’s Radical Plan for a Plant-Based Future
The Nordic country is working toward ambitious goals to make its food systems more sustainable — and other nations are following in its path.
To Protect Rainforests’ Biodiversity, Listen Closely
Tapping into the technology of bioacoustics, scientists are using real-time soundscapes to gauge the health of Malaysia’s rainforests.
The Doulas Who Help Navigate Gender Exploration
Just like birth doulas, gender doulas serve as coaches and mentors, supporting people at all stages of their gender journey.
What We’re Reading: Forgotten Air-Conditioning History, Solar’s Skyward Climb and More
See what stories caught our attention this week, from a bit of Texas cool-down history to why US solar is outpacing wind.
Cars Are Slowing Down in European Cities
Across Europe, cities are proving that lowering speed limits makes neighborhoods safer and more livable while reducing dependence on cars.
Low-Traffic Neighborhoods Are Reclaiming London’s Streets From Cars
A controversial but effective policy is keeping residential streets quiet, getting more people walking and reducing pollution.
The Dream of a Car-Free City Lives On
The delusion that cars belong in places like Manhattan is stubbornly hard to break. But across the world, cities are coming to their senses.
How Congestion Pricing Makes Cities More Livable
As New York puts its gridlock-busting plans on hold, the success of congestion pricing elsewhere proves it’s not just smart — it’s popular.
Farmers Are Creating a Brighter Future for Bolivia’s Red-Fronted Macaws
Once rural landowners learned they could generate income by protecting macaws, the endangered birds went from burdens to boons.
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