Solar power has transformed life in Africa. Now, as the aging devices begin to break down, “solar entrepreneurs” are keeping them — and local economies — humming.

From physical activity to access to medical care, how people get around is interconnected with their physical and mental health.

As fast fashion drives textile waste to stratospheric highs, new methods are turning mountains of old clothes into rack-ready garments.

See what stories caught our attention this week, from Indigenous rescuers in coastal British Columbia to solutions journalism in local newsrooms.

The simple act of cash distribution can alleviate poverty and improve health — including families’ health and early childhood development.

In a Q&A, journalist Mónica Guzmán explores how people with opposing beliefs can connect and find common ground, even in polarizing times.

​​Across the U.S., thousands of homes and businesses are now running on locally distributed green power in a radical reimagining of the grid.

Not only are these strategically designed areas friendly to pedestrians and recreation, but they make communities healthier, too.

See what stories caught our attention this week, from making the most of algae waste to a new high-speed train route.