America’s Re-Industrialization Hits a Speed Bump
Planning for the United States’ first new aluminum plant in almost 50 years is underway in Oklahoma, but local opposition is mounting.
Cities Are Rehearsing For Deadly Heat. Will It Help When Disaster Comes?
As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.
June 9
Brands Taking Stands
With Roots in Tar Sands Oil, Alberta’s Separatist Movement Linked to Cross-Border Privacy Breach
Government investigators say Alberta’s controversial separatist movement is behind a major voter privacy breach, with roots that stretch across the border to influential U.S. Republicans.
June 5
In Southern Colorado Water Is Precious. That’s Why Farmers Are Growing Rye
Rye is having something of a renaissance in the San Luis Valley, thanks to its remarkable drought-tolerance, and two women behind the Rye Resurgence Project.
May 29
The Bhutanese Football Club Fighting to Save a Critically Endangered Bird from Extinction
Every time a player on Bhutan's Thimphu City Football Club scores a goal this season, they're racking up funding for white-bellied heron conservation efforts.
May 26
The Future We Want: Pioneering Solutions for Global Impact
Corporate Foundation Funds Nature-Based Climate Solutions, from Minnesota Peatlands to the Czech Countryside
The Everpure Foundation is focused on nature-based solutions as a way to invest in both climate mitigation and community resilience.
June 4
Brands Taking Stands
Follow The Money: New Voting Rights Campaign Targets College Sports Revenue
A new campaign spearheaded by the NAACP reminds athletes, fans and the general public that schools in vote-restricting states depend on Black athletes to keep their programs competitive — and keep millions of dollars flowing into their coffers.
May 28
A Lifeline or ‘Dystopian’?: Schools Open Parking Lots for Homeless Students and Families
As family homelessness hits record highs, a few school districts are beginning to offer parking lots as safe sites for students and their families to sleep at night. Some families prefer the option over emergency shelters.
May 22
Brands Taking Stands
Coal Power in the 21st Century: Make America Gasp Again
The Trump administration continues to prop up the U.S. coal industry, relaxing emissions and discharge rules at power plants even as environmental organizations, state agencies and utilities push back in court.
May 21
Paris Has Successfully Cut Noise Pollution, but Urban Birds Still Can’t Sing At Their Natural Pitch
Even in quieter cities, noise pollution forces birds to sing at higher pitches, diminishing their ability to defend territory and attract mates. Researchers say further noise-reduction efforts are vital for natural communication.
May 15
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