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We’re in debt to the Earth. How can we repay it?
"Earth Overshoot Day" reminds us that humans consume more resources than the planet can provide. Correcting that requires reimagining human behavior.
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On a rural Hawaiian island, solar provides a path to energy sovereignty
A community-driven effort is driving Molokaʻi's transition to solar power and cultivating a local workforce to make it happen.
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High-tech textiles can protect workers from the heat — but not from their bosses
As the planet warms, laborers need special clothes to cope. But they also need government protections.
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How outdoor programs are adapting to the challenge of extreme weather
This organization helps young people heal through outdoor experiences. It's working around the sweltering Texas summer.
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Spying from space: How satellites can help identify and rein in a potent climate pollutant
Methane levels in the atmosphere are rising. An armada of satellites could help identify leaks from oil fields, landfills, and animal feed operations.
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The delight — and power — of your neighborhood’s unplanned green spaces
Just like an impromptu hangout can be as fun as a formal gala, even an informal green space can provide the benefits you’d get from an official park.
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The lost history of what Americans knew about climate change in the 1960s
It wasn't just scientists who were worried, but Congress, the White House, and even Sports Illustrated.
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Is it possible to build a dream city from scratch?
Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever’s ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.
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Indigenous geography could change how we relate to the Earth
"Geography can be maps. But it can also be something deeply personal, like how we interact with space."
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How Octavia Butler’s 1993 book ‘Parable of the Sower’ predicted our climate reality
Set in 2024, the sci-fi classic shows an America ravaged by climate change. Here's what the book got right — and what we can learn from it.
