This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the stress of a never-ending pandemic, rising political tensions, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the 2020s have been off to an unpromising start for mental health. And according to…
“The American education system serves over seven billion meals annually with related food waste. Schools operate one of the largest mass transportation fleets in the country, with over 480,000 diesel…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For years, corn-based ethanol has been mixed with the gasoline sold at gas stations across the U.S., but a recently published study has found that its carbon intensity is “likely at least 24% higher” than gas,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) came out with its sixth assessment report. It describes the impacts of the climate crisis in further detail and looks at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Stories of Inequality “Growing up in a big city like Jakarta, I did not come face to face with gender discrimination. I was quite sheltered, and was actively taking up…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. All over the world – from Syria to Yemen to Nigeria to Afghanistan – we see children caught up in conflicts not of their making. Responding to the needs of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When it comes to helping mitigate the effects of climate change by absorbing carbon, flora rather than fauna usually comes to mind. A new study published in Current Biology now…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Shantel is a Dominican immigrant and single mother, whose 8-year-old daughter is a U.S. citizen. They have lived in New York City public housing and received financial assistance since Shantel…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In June, with representatives from Montreal to Guadalajara in attendance, the city of San Antonio, Texas officially opened its new North American Friendship Garden. A thriving green space to celebrate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Compassion, grace, and empathy are essential to successful communication. The words we use influence our intent, impact, actions, and reactions. At their best, words can inspire us, build bridges, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions don’t adhere to jurisdictional borders and neither does COVID-19. Both these challenges require global collaboration—and rethinking our built environment offers a way to address both simultaneously.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In recent years, we have seen a gradual progression and increased interest in sustainable business practices. For large corporations and organizations, this progression towards a more green, environmentally friendly way…