As the Colorado River Shrinks, Southern California Is Embracing Water Recycling

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With the American Southwest facing a drier future, cities from L.A. to Las Vegas are getting creative about wise water use.

Why a Texas School Let Its Lawns Grow Wild

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When an early learning center in Houston rewilded its grounds to withstand heat and floods, it gained a whole new sprawling outdoor classroom.

What We’re Reading: The Sustainable Power of ‘Dispersed Tourism’

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from an alternative to mass tourism to starry skies on a Scottish isle.

How Heat Pumps Became America’s Hottest Home Energy System

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The U.S. has gotten on the heat pump bandwagon, with the efficient heating and cooling technology outselling gas furnaces three years in a row.

For Delivery Workers in Latin America, Affordable E-Bikes Are a Superpower

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In the long run, e-bikes are cheaper than motorbikes. With financing help from start-ups like Guajira, many immigrant workers are making the switch.

‘Let the Fire Teach Us’: How L.A. Is Building Back Better

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As communities recover from the devastation of wildfires, rebuilding offers an opportunity to prioritize resilience to future disasters.

What We’re Reading: Air Pollution Is Falling Worldwide

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from declining global emissions to rave reviews for electric heat pumps.

How Stockholm Is Sprouting Healthy Trees From Concrete

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The “Stockholm tree pit” method was created to help trees thrive in paved-over urban spaces. Now, its taking root across Europe.

The Montana City Where Students Are on the Front Lines of Mental Health Support

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With training from staff therapists, high school peer mentors in Great Falls are helping students across the district.

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