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UN: Protecting Indigenous health also protects the environment
A growing body of research ties health of Indigenous communities to the environment.
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It’s not just you: The planet wants a 4-day workweek, too
How working less could be a boon for personal and planetary health.
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![A close up of machinery with metal pins holding dime-sized batteries.]()
This dime-sized battery is a step toward an EV with a 1,000-mile range
Two Chicago-area institutions teamed up to develop a solid-state battery that packs a huge energy punch—one that could eventually even power airplanes.
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In Washington state, a new initiative to boost urban tree cover
The Washington Tree Equity Collaborative aims to bring more greenery to underserved communities.
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Why older Americans are taking to the streets for climate action
Third Act, an advocacy group founded by Bill McKibben for people over 60, coordinated its first nationwide protest last month.
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![A group of men in green military hats shoot guns at a village]()
Fortress Conservation: A Legacy of Violence
From California to the Congo, policymakers have long sacrificed Indigenous peoples in the name of conservation.
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![a man with a big smile on his face extends his arms over a sign that says Brandon Johnson]()
What Chicago’s new mayor means for environmental justice
Brandon Johnson campaigned on promises to make Chicago a leader in sustainability.
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This activist put his life on the line for the health of his community. Now, he’s figuring out what’s next.
Building on the momentum of a successful hunger strike, Oscar Sanchez set his sights on politics to continue advocating for Chicago’s Southeast Side.
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Inside a $110 million plan to turn NYC apartments into virtual power plants
Logical Buildings and Keyframe Capital are behind the push to help multifamily buildings earn money from cutting energy use and curbing emissions.
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When wildfires choke California, this activist gets masks to those who need them most
With a single tweet, Quinn Redwoods started an organization that has distributed thousands of masks to people in Northern California, focusing on the most vulnerable populations.
