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

Now that its traffic-banishing shuttle system has gone electric, Zion Canyon is quieter, cleaner and a more welcoming home for wildlife.

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?

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

With rebates and other perks encouraging residents to say goodbye to gas-powered equipment, springtime is getting a little quieter.

Instead of sending last season’s unsold clothes to landfills, Thread Together turns them into fresh wardrobes for those in need.

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

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In a practice that dates back centuries, communities are creating their own currencies to keep local economies strong and resilient.

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