As the Colorado River Shrinks, Southern California Is Embracing Water Recycling
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
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’
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
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
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
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
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
The “Stockholm tree pit” method was created to help trees thrive in paved-over urban spaces. Now, it’s taking root across Europe.
The Montana City Where Students Are on the Front Lines of Mental Health Support
With training from staff therapists, high school peer mentors in Great Falls are helping students across the district.
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