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The nation’s expanding network of rail trails started in Chicago with one woman’s ambitious vision
May Theilgaard Watts, a mother, activist, and visionary, proposed the first rail trail in the U.S. Her legacy lives on in communities that transform infrastructure to fit their needs.
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The rebirth of Hiware Bazar
How a drought-stricken community in India became a “village of millionaires”
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In Oregon, farmers are revamping century-old irrigation canals to stem water loss
Converting irrigation ditches into pipelines can save water — and create a new source of renewable energy.
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The long, leguminous quest to give crops nitrogen superpowers
Farmers have to apply heaps of emissions-heavy fertilizer to provide crops with enough nitrogen. Scientists are looking to legumes for help.
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The invisible labor of the climate movement
“Ninety percent of it is just meetings and figuring out the logistics of things and finding childcare.”
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Could 3D-printed art help save Hawaii’s coral reefs?
How one lab is approaching reef restoration through a fusion of art, science, and Hawaiian culture.
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Surprising methane sources — and solutions
The potent, short-lived greenhouse gas is about more than cow burps.
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A key US energy efficiency program has a major flaw — and Pennsylvania is trying to fix it
Homes are rejected for efficiency upgrades because they need repairs. Many owners can't afford them.
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Here are 3 ways the EPA can still regulate climate pollution
After West Virginia v. EPA, the Clean Air Act still holds the keys to climate action.
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Heat pumps can help save the planet. But can they save you money?
Here's what you need to know about switching to a heat pump.
