See what stories caught our attention this week, from making the most of algae waste to a new high-speed train route.

Across the U.S., thousands of homes and businesses are now running on locally distributed green power in a radical reimagining of the grid.

The Footprint Project has built nearly 50 solar microgrids post-Helene — and aims to create a “lending library” to deploy in the wake of disasters.

On the streets of L.A., Michelin-starred chefs are cooking for firefighters, boutiques are giving away clothes and a sprawling city is coming together.

Thanks to the city’s growing network, nearly all Barcelonans now live within a 10-minute walk of a free, comfortable, accessible climate shelter.

Long central to many Native communities, such traditions can foster the redistribution of wealth and help counter long-term harm. We asked our readers a simple question: No matter who wins this ...

Melanie Winter’s efforts to free one of America’s most concretized waterways offer a glimpse of a healthier, more meandering river. For those not ready to invest in an EV of their own, community-first ...

Happy New Year! And welcome to our annual look back at the boldest, most surprising ways the world has changed for the better. This epic list is a treasure trove of hopeful facts, each linked to one ...

Living Paradigms is a series about what we can learn from the customs and cultural practices of others when it comes to solving problems. It is sponsored by Wonderstruck. When visitors take a tour of ...

A Patient Is a Person is a series about how whole-person health is transforming the patient journey. It is supported by funding from UPIC Health. When Krystal Martin started surveying her neighbors in ...

A Patient Is a Person is a series about how whole-person health is transforming the patient journey. It is supported by funding from UPIC Health. When John Duff first heard about the California plan ...

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