Former Golf Courses Are Going Wild

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Across the U.S. and beyond, fairways are becoming wildflower meadows — and communities are reaping the benefits.

How Nigeria’s Biggest Party Made HIV Testing Cool

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To combat high HIV rates, the Wise Up Campaign is meeting young people where they are: at the raucous Calabar Festival and Carnival.

As the Colorado River Shrinks, Southern California Is Embracing Water Recycling

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With the American Southwest facing a drier future, cities from L.A. to Las Vegas are getting creative about wise water use.

Why a Texas School Let Its Lawns Grow Wild

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When an early learning center in Houston rewilded its grounds to withstand heat and floods, it gained a whole new sprawling outdoor classroom.

What We’re Reading: The Sustainable Power of ‘Dispersed Tourism’

2 min read

See what stories caught our attention this week, from an alternative to mass tourism to starry skies on a Scottish isle.

How Heat Pumps Became America’s Hottest Home Energy System

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The U.S. has gotten on the heat pump bandwagon, with the efficient heating and cooling technology outselling gas furnaces three years in a row.

For Delivery Workers in Latin America, Affordable E-Bikes Are a Superpower

5 min read

In the long run, e-bikes are cheaper than motorbikes. With financing help from start-ups like Guajira, many immigrant workers are making the switch.

‘Let the Fire Teach Us’: How L.A. Is Building Back Better

6 min read

As communities recover from the devastation of wildfires, rebuilding offers an opportunity to prioritize resilience to future disasters.

What We’re Reading: Air Pollution Is Falling Worldwide

2 min read

See what stories caught our attention this week, from declining global emissions to rave reviews for electric heat pumps.

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