In the Netherlands, Anyone Can Turn a Slice of Sidewalk Into a Garden

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As they cheerily tear up sealed surfaces and plant flowers, Dutch citizens are proving that climate mitigation can be beautiful.

A Homeless-to-Hospitality Pipeline is Producing Professional Chefs

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Are Sailing Ships the Future of Sustainable Shipping?

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Around the world, the wind-powered vessels of yesteryear are making a comeback as a carbon-neutral alternative to polluting cargo ships.

American Lawn Care Is Going Electric

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With rebates and other perks encouraging residents to say goodbye to gas-powered equipment, springtime is getting a little quieter.

What We’re Reading: Oaxaca’s Clever, Low-Tech Drought Fixes

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from water storage solutions in rural Mexico to beaver deliveries in Oregon.

Crisis Survivors in Australia Are Rebuilding Their Wardrobes in Style

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Instead of sending last season’s unsold clothes to landfills, Thread Together turns them into fresh wardrobes for those in need.

In Sri Lanka, ‘the Ocean Is For Everyone’

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For years, fear and social norms kept many women in one of Asia’s top surfing destinations away from the water. Then they started riding the waves.

Preserving Cherokee Language, 10 Books at a Time

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Seeking to revitalize the critically endangered language, an immersion program is hand-printing its own books.

What We’re Reading: A Spongier New Orleans

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from post-Katrina green infrastructure to an AI tool saving the lives of Pakistani mothers.

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