On the streets of L.A., Michelin-starred chefs are cooking for firefighters, boutiques are giving away clothes and a sprawling city is coming together.

Our new India-based colleague is a self-described “perpetual outsider” for whom life is a constant adventure. Learn about her in her own words.

Long abandoned, these deep, intricately designed wells are once again quenching water needs across India.

In a country at war, women of all ages and professions are learning construction skills and defying stereotypes.

As the negative effects of noise pollution become increasingly clear, communities are working together to turn down the volume.

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As urbanization fragments the animals’ habitat, homeowners across the UK are creating a network of garden pathways just for them.

Thanks to the city’s growing network, nearly all Barcelonans now live within a 10-minute walk of a free, comfortable, accessible climate shelter.