A Pennsylvania County stopped charging “pay-to-stay” fees — and forgave past jail bills that had loomed over the formerly incarcerated.

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In villages where books can be hard to access, small libraries are popping up at bazaars, temples and bus stops and beyond.

Tight regulations are tough on fishermen in the short term. But over time, they can help fish find their way back from the brink.

Though Nigeria’s tech industry is booming, job opportunities for people with disabilities remain scarce. Deaf-in-Tech aims to change that.

See what stories caught our attention this week, from progress on the world’s biggest wildlife bridge to a major renewable energy milestone.

In a region battling water scarcity, mountain communities are restoring and caring for the age-old structures that protect their springs.

A growing number of housing developments are foregoing conventional fuel technology — and building climate resilience.

At Sunrise Banks, customers can opt for their deposits to be loaned out only to projects that will reduce carbon emissions.