This story is one in a series about the confluence of capitalism, conservation and cultural identity in the Mississippi River Basin. It is part of Waterline and is sponsored by the Walton Family ...

A process that heals trauma while taking guns out of circulation is producing beautiful tools that cultivate life rather than destroy it.

A process that heals trauma while taking guns out of circulation is producing beautiful tools that cultivate life rather than destroy it.

Plug it in and switch it on — this simple renewables technology could open up the market to huge numbers of new citizens, including renters. Geothermal greenhouses are delivering what climate-minded ...

An initiative connecting African donors living in Europe with small businesses in their home countries is a boon for entrepreneurs.

‘Climate doulas’ prepare pregnant people for any curveball Mother Nature might throw their way, from flooding to storms to extreme heat. At the heart of this success story is a determined shift from a ...

Peter Yeung is a Contributing Editor at Reasons to be Cheerful. A Paris-based journalist, he also writes for publications including the Guardian, the LA Times and the BBC. He’s filed stories from ...

Greater Besançon has cut organic waste by more than 40 percent thanks to diverse policies — and a good dash of persistence.

In the vast majority of countries, landfills are growing at an unsustainable rate. According to the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), 40 percent of worldwide waste ends up in open, ...

Waterline is an ongoing series that explores the solutions making rivers, waterways and ocean food chains healthier. It is funded by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Standing amid rows of ...

Michel Costa with a hornet nest. Courtesy of Michel Costa So that year, when Costa, a retiree and avid beekeeper, discovered a new weapon with the potential to change the course of the entire war, he ...

Living Paradigms is a series about what we can learn from the customs and cultural practices of others when it comes to solving problems. It is sponsored by Wonderstruck. Unsurprisingly, the miracle ...