Ancient Tracking Skills and New Tech Are Protecting Namibia’s Endangered Pangolins

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Scientists and the Indigenous San people are working together to safeguard these elusive creatures, which play a vital role in ecological balance.

How Architecture Can Make Indigenous Traditions Visible

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First Nations architect Wanda Dalla Costa’s designs reflect Indigenous culture, proving that buildings can be much more than “little boxes.”

What We’re Reading: How London Pioneered a Greener Olympics

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from a more sustainable Olympic Games to unarmed civilian response teams replacing the police.

The Street Medicine Team Bringing Care to L.A.’s Homeless

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In a city where housing is scarce, one group is helping patients get healthy enough to live stable, independent lives.

Fighting Global Warming, One Abandoned Oil Well at a Time

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When Curtis Shuck learned that the oil and gas industry had left orphaned wells all over the US, he made it his mission to cap as many as he could.

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

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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

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Drawing on half-forgotten recipes, students use local, seasonal produce to cook traditional regional meals for their peers.

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