The traditional use of vetiver grass, or khus, to cool both indoor and outdoor spaces is making a climate-friendly comeback.

Though they’re not really mayors, these leaders serve as the face and voice of cycling in their community — and they get things done.

The Scandinavian nation has significantly reduced the number of people experiencing homelessness. What could other countries learn from its example?

Creative reuse centers keep leftover and unwanted art supplies out of landfills — by giving them a second life in the hands of other creators.

The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe is working to heal the ailing Colorado River ecosystem by planting one native seed at a time.

Listening to music can be a welcome distraction. But for people suffering from a wide range of medical conditions, its effects go much deeper.

Stitchers around the world are repairing their clothes with pride, turning a once-hidden process into a bold fashion statement.

Readers at Bansa Community Library. Credit: Jatin Lalit / Bansa Community Library To make books more freely available, small community libraries are mushrooming across India. The Community Library ...

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The “Stockholm tree pit” method was created to help trees thrive in paved-over urban spaces. Now, it’s taking root across Europe.

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