Finding Justice Over the Airwaves
In Nigeria’s poorest state, those unable to access the justice system are taking their grievances to a radio show — and getting results.
What We’re Reading: Friendly Bus Drivers, Contraceptive Progress and More
See what caught our attention this week, from parents stepping up as bus drivers to biodegradable birth control implants.
Can Cities Drive SUVs Off Their Streets?
From parking fees in Paris to registration fees in Washington D.C., forward-thinking cities are slapping heavy penalties on heavy vehicles.
‘Wraparound Support’ Meets Black and Hispanic Girls’ Overlooked Mental Health Needs
At a time when teen girls’ mental health is in crisis, Working on Womanhood offers help where they spend the most time: school.
The Danish City Reimagining Reuse
In Aarhus, material exchange centers are preventing everything from dishes to electronic devices from going to waste.
What We’re Reading: Environmental Justice, Ice Skating and More
See what caught our attention this week, from cracking down on ecocide to a milestone for sports at HBCUs.
How Southern Africa’s Elephants Bounced Back
From Tanzania southward, populations have rebounded, thanks in large part to “buffer” zones that connect more protected areas.
How a Colombian City Cooled Dramatically in Just Three Years
With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, Medellín is driving down temperatures — and could become five degrees cooler over the next few decades.
The Smart Heart: How AI Is Sharpening Cardiovascular Medicine
Artificial intelligence tools have the potential to prevent thousands of heart attacks every year — if researchers can meet the technology’s challenges.
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