Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
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09/20/2021
Why ‘Work from Anywhere’ Works for Refugees
As remote employment becomes the norm, some refugees are discovering new opportunities and autonomy.
08/13/2021
Ancient Farming Techniques Are Climate-Proofing Today’s Agriculture
In the Bolivian Andes, the low-water growing practices used by Mayans and Aztecs are making a comeback.
08/16/2021
When Oil Spills Strike, Call in the Hair Force
Human hair is becoming a major player in ocean cleanups as a free, highly effective resource that never runs out.
08/06/2021
For a Clean Ocean, Just Add Oysters
From picturesque Mediterranean isles to New York’s bustling harbor, strategically placed oyster colonies are depolluting the sea with ease.
08/02/2021
Our Hydrogen-Powered Future Is Unfolding at the Edge of the World
On an island community in the seas north of Scotland, the last frontier in green energy is being realized.
07/06/2021
World’s Largest Seagrass Project Proves “You Can Actually Restore the Oceans”
A “game changing” 20-year effort suggests that even severely depleted marine ecosystems can be brought back to life.
06/08/2021
Recovered Covid Patients Send Their Leftover Meds to Those in Need
In India, an elegantly simple system ensures pills don’t get flushed when others can use them.
05/03/2021
Spain’s Four-Day Work Week Is a Game Changer
Most experiments with four-day weeks have been motivated by corporate self-interest. That could be changing.
03/19/2021
We Can Eliminate Child Poverty
The U.S. stimulus bill includes guaranteed monthly payments to families with children. Will it work? It already has.
01/01/2021
The Year in Cheer
112 bits of good news that kept us sane in 2020.
11/02/2020
The Idea That Still Unites Us
A rowdy, opinionated nation of 330 million requires a special kind of bond.
10/23/2020
What If Climate Change Isn’t as Polarizing as We Think?
It benefits politicians to portray the issue as deeply divisive, but most voters don't see it that way.
Quote worth repeating: “The fact that a huge number of members of Congress and our president don’t believe in climate change, or claim that climate change isn’t happening or that it’s a hoax, is not representative of the American public’s views.”