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Scientists tell us that heat is the deadliest type of extreme weather, so they are finding ways to turn people’s clothes into tools against extreme heat. The latest example is a way to apply a chalk-based coating to clothes that reduces the temperature underneath those clothes by up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Coating clothes with…
Is it ethical or even wise to have children at a moment of escalating crises in the world, especially climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse? It took years for this pregnant climate writer to decide, but she eventually decided the answer is an unequivocal yes. Boiling Point: Is it ethical to have children in the face…
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Read how two Gen Zers and a 20-pound dog navigated their way through forest fires and invasive species in search of hope and beauty in America’s national parks. America’s National Parks Remain a Beacon in an Era of Climate Change https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/americas-national-parks-remain-a-beacon-in-an-era-of-climate-change/ Related Reading
Four U.S. cities are getting creative in reclaiming public space for people, and are pushing their ideas to new heights. Check out these recent case studies. How Cities Are Getting Creative To Reclaim Public Space for People https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/09/03/how-cities-are-getting-creative-to-reclaim-public-space-for-people Related Reading
The pandemic left large swaths of vacant office space across the United States, forcing cities to scramble to find a use for them. A Florida company has hit on an idea that seems to be working well for everyone: use the empty space for affordable artist studios. Using Vacant Commercial Spaces As Affordable Artist Studios…
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In 1954, 45 percent of Americans said they had smoked a cigarette within the last week. Today, 70 years later, 11 percent say they have. And the numbers continue to drop. Cigarette Smoking Rate in U.S. Ties 80-Year Low https://news.gallup.com/poll/648521/cigarette-smoking-rate-ties-year-low.aspx Related Reading
Most people would agree that education is a good thing, but what constitutes an adequate education. Eighth grade? High school? College degree? Just what is the government’s responsibility? And what is education for? It’s complicated. What Is Education For? https://www.bostonreview.net/forum/danielle-allen-what-is-education-for Related Reading
The Great Migration transformed the nation — but millions of Black people never left their Southern communities. Instead, they boldly defied Jim Crow to build business empires of their own. Their unlikely success makes their stories all the more remarkable. How Black Americans in the South Boldly Defied Jim Crow to Build Business Empires of…
It is abundantly clear that our current economic system is deepening the chasm between the haves and have nots. But a new economy is taking root that could remake our society with structures and systems that honor our humanity, invest in our collective healing and well-being, and help us transition toward a model of democratic…
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A truck is rolling through Tucson these days offering to give native plants to anyone who wants them. The idea is to create more green spaces in areas affected by urban heat, while simultaneously educating people about bird conservation and habitat restoration. This new native plant ‘food truck’ aims to make plants more accessible to…