The places where epic waves break store millions of tons of carbon. Preserving them protects a sport and the planet.

On unique tours, blind and sighted guests climb mountains, salsa dance, sail and even skydive — all side by side, as equals.

See what stories caught our attention this week, from fewer car crashes in Manhattan to a simpler alternative to “organic” food labels.

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.