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Could You Transform Your Yard into a Flourishing Wildlife Haven?
April 25, 2024 5 min read

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Farms + Food

Mexico’s Floating Gardens Are an Ancient Wonder of Sustainable Farming
April 26, 2024 6 min read

Chinampas — an ingenious adaptation to the Valley of Mexico’s lake-filled landscape — could hold lessons for cities around the world.

What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: Waffle Gardens, Sign Language on TV and More
April 24, 2024 2 min read

See what caught our attention this week, from accessible kids’ programs to sustainable Indigenous practices.

Farms + Food

Adopting the Aquaculture of the Future in Thailand
April 22, 2024 7 min read

A sustainable, integrated approach to fish farming has caught on in China and elsewhere. Thailand could be next.

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Culture

Got Broken Stuff? The Tool Library Has a Fix
April 19, 2024 5 min read

With its monthly repair cafes and nearly 5,000 items to lend, Buffalo’s Tool Library is chipping away at throwaway consumerism.

Cities + Towns

On the Navajo Nation, Accurate Mailing Addresses Save Lives
April 18, 2024 5 min read

The effort to match rural homes with “Plus Codes” began as a way to increase voter registration, but the benefits have gone much further.

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What We’re Reading: Mapping Nature Access, Fighting Wildfires and More
April 17, 2024 2 min read

See what caught our attention this week, from neighborhood “NatureScores” to prescribed burns.

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Economy

The Casino That Farms Its Own Food
November 26, 2020 7 min read

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

Education

Do School Plays Lead to PhDs?
February 14, 2020 6 min read

A new report shows a correlation that’s held for decades: People with more education are more involved in the arts. Or is it the other way around?

Health

Scotland’s ‘Navigators’ Transform Lives in the Emergency Room
August 7, 2020 4 min read

Patients involved in violence may find a pink-shirted “Navigator” at their bedside, gently asking what led to the incident — and how they can help.

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Climate + Environment

A Tidal Wetland Restoration of Epic Proportions
April 4, 2024 < 1

Salt ponds form a vast mosaic spanning thousands of acres in California’s South Bay. But a 50-year transformation is underway.

Cities + Towns

The Towns Outsmarting Airbnb
April 2, 2024 8 min read

Communities across the US are finding clever ways to crack down on the short-term housing market, making more homes available for residents.

What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: Eating Invasive Fish, Smart Densification and More
March 27, 2024 2 min read

See what caught our attention this week, from blue catfish filets to a lesson for New York’s housing crisis.

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