See what stories caught our attention this week, from an alternative to mass tourism to starry skies on a Scottish isle.

“Gravity batteries” give former mines a second life — while offering an economic and environmental boost to communities once reliant on coal.

A recipe book for solutions. No dietary restrictions.

As communities recover from the devastation of wildfires, rebuilding offers an opportunity to prioritize resilience to future disasters.

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 ...

Hannah Wallace writes about everything from regenerative agriculture and natural food trends to cannabis startups, maverick winemakers and food justice activists.

For those not ready to invest in an EV of their own, community-first car shares are an affordable way to plug in to sustainable transit.

Taking workshops in their home languages helps students see being bilingual as something to be proud of — both personally and professionally.

A Patient Is a Person is a series about how whole-person health is transforming the patient journey. It is supported by funding from UPIC Health. A large mural of a teacup decorated with a green ...

Just like clockwork, when feeding time arrives in the late morning at West Blean and Thornden Woods Nature Reserve, a group of trees begins to rustle in the distance. Shortly afterwards, the enormous ...

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. A big lift of whitefish ...

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at [email protected]. Since last month’s fires in Los Angeles, we have been thinking ...