Brandon Morlock had long dreamed of building a collective space. After his time in prison, the formerly incarcerated became a vital part of his vision.

Through Backyard Habitat Certification, individuals strive to make even the smallest outdoor spaces more biodiverse. Those changes add up.

From parking fees in Paris to registration fees in Washington D.C., forward-thinking cities are slapping heavy penalties on heavy vehicles.

The roar of leaf blowers has long been ubiquitous in fall. But as more US cities ban the gas-powered devices, that’s starting to change.

The massive project — a years-long deep dive into sustainable forestry — used only timber from within 300 miles of the airport.

Induction stoves? Tax breaks? Local groups are demystifying the whys and hows of home decarbonization.

How the city pulled off one of the most pro-housing reforms in America by playing nice.

By intervening early, often with small rent payments, a Portland shelter kept nearly 100 families out of homelessness last year, saving thousands of dollars in future rehousing costs.

In conservative parts of Oregon, one protest group is betting that a celebration of Black culture will capture more hearts than anger.

An array of options exist, and a landfill doesn’t need to be its final resting place.

Once ubiquitous, farmers markets nearly vanished in the mid 20th century — until an array of forces converged to bring about their modern-day renaissance.

Even as farms decline across the US, a longer growing season is bringing food security to a state that has long relied on sustenance from afar.

As California begins statewide composting, the place that pioneered it in the ’90s shows how dramatically it can benefit a city.

A nuclear power plant that became a thriving habitat for endangered crocs shows how conservation can work even in the most human-altered environments.

Farmers and ecologists are partnering to restore the state’s natural flooding patterns, allowing native fish to thrive.

By fixing up homes in Black neighborhoods, one group is slowing down harmful gentrification and keeping communities intact.

Amid rows of snap peas and summer squash, incarcerated gardeners cultivate job skills, inner peace and fresh produce for the cafeteria.

Agape Village is a place where people find community, structure, stability — and a path to permanent housing.

A stone’s throw from the blackjack tables, bison are grazing, beehives are buzzing, crops are growing — and nature is winning.

An industry that often celebrates pushing through the pain is turning its focus to mental health.

By going back to the land, Black farmers are resuming a journey toward “food sovereignty” that began centuries ago.

Populated by seasonal laborers, Oregon’s Willamette Valley could have been devastated by the coronavirus. Instead, it’s become a model for how to keep workers safe.

A food hub known as the Redd solves the business and logistical challenges of local food — and helps small farmers become a big deal.

As fake meat floods the market, some fast-food joints are insisting that their ultra-sustainably raised beef is better for the planet.

As Washington State moves to ban companies from selling its spring water, the story of Hood River County shows how even a small place can stop the extraction of its most precious resource.