‘Slowly Forging a Relationship’: Rural Vermont’s New Blueprint for Addiction Recovery

6 min read

A unique collaboration pairs a recovery group and an EMS team to help those with alcohol and substance abuse disorders find long-term care.

What We’re Reading: Apple-Mapping, Wildlife Recovery and More

2 min read

See what stories have caught our attention this week, from an exploration of Britains apples to an intriguing conservation bill in the US.

Skateboarding’s Latest Trick: Reviving Cities

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New skate plazas in cities from San Francisco to Paris are proving that making spaces skateable makes them safer and more dynamic, too.

Planting Trees and Equity in the Arizona Desert

5 min read

As Tucson gets hotter and hotter, creating more shade in its most vulnerable neighborhoods is making a vital difference.

Could a Landfill Power Your Home?

4 min read

Trash emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Some of the biggest landfills in the US are converting that gas into energy.

What We’re Reading: Fine-Free Libraries, a New California Park and More

2 min read

See what stories have caught our attention — and learn what good news we’re celebrating at RTBC headquarters this week.

‘Composting Our Emotions’: How Climate Action Cultivates Well-Being

10 min read

How More Cities Could Work to End Unsheltered Homelessness

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Regardless of how the US Supreme Court rules on a high-profile case, programs in New Orleans and Houston could serve as models going forward.

Mexico’s Floating Gardens Are an Ancient Wonder of Sustainable Farming

6 min read

Chinampas — an ingenious adaptation to the Valley of Mexico’s lake-filled landscape — could hold lessons for cities around the world.

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