What We’re Reading: the Green Potential of New York City’s Iconic Steam System

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from the story beneath NYC’s steam stacks to the Land Back movement’s role in climate resilience.

The Huge, High-Tech, Low-Carbon Kitchens Feeding Young Kenyans

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School meal schemes are about more than just food: For kids facing hunger, cheap, nutritious meals can be transformative.

To Save Whales From Ship Strikes, Listen Closely

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By enabling ships to tune in to underwater sounds, acoustics technology is helping to protect vulnerable marine giants.

Can School Plays Change Kids’ Lives?

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From improved teamwork to a drop in absenteeism, theatrical immersion in the stories of historic heroes yields dramatic results.

What We’re Reading: The Quest for Heat-Resistant Corals

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from matchmaking corals to a massive food donation. Plus, an update on congestion pricing in NYC.

In India, Good Health Starts in the Soil

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Across more than 100 villages, in-depth education about nutrition and natural farming has vastly improved the health of vulnerable residents.

How Food Banks Are Making All Feel Welcome

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Across North America, food charities are making an effort to stock foods that are familiar and culturally relevant to their communities.

How Lush Hillside Farms Are Protecting Nairobi’s Water Supply

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A Kenyan water fund that helps upstream farmers improve their practices is boosting rural livelihoods and urban water quality at the same time.

With Science ‘Tapas,’ Migrant Children Sample a World of Possibilities

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Taking workshops in their home languages helps students see being bilingual as something to be proud of — both personally and professionally.

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