‘Slowly Forging a Relationship’: Rural Vermont’s New Blueprint for Addiction Recovery
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
See what stories have caught our attention this week, from an exploration of Britain’s apples to an intriguing conservation bill in the US.
Skateboarding’s Latest Trick: Reviving Cities
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
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?
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
See what stories have caught our attention — and learn what good news we’re celebrating at RTBC headquarters this week.
How More Cities Could Work to End Unsheltered Homelessness
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
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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