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How the West Could Turn a Trickle of Water Into an Endless Supply
Hotter, drier weather, poor planning and a ballooning population are putting enormous pressure on the American West’s water supply. So, to get more out of every drop, some cities and counties are begi
What We’re Reading: Otter-Spotting on Colorado’s Rivers
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Do Sanctuary Cities Work?
At 10 p.m. on June 27, 1980, Jose Artiga received word that El Salvador’s death squads were hunting him. The then-23-year-old engineering student had been involved in political protests — and for that
Paris Staged a Huge Stress Test for Extreme Heat
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. On a sunny Friday afternoon in October 2023, some 70 children filed into a cool, dark tunnel in the south of P
Endangered Butterflies Are Thriving Behind Bars
On a cool spring morning in Washington state, the work of saving an endangered species unfolds in an unlikely place: a greenhouse just outside the perimeter of a women’s prison. Inside, trays of host
What We’re Reading: No Mow May Gets Wild
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The Bus That Brings Reproductive Care to Homeless Women
For the homeless women who board the Panarosa bus on the streets of Caracas, their first point of contact might be Mariannys Quintero. Quintero, a nursing assistant, welcomes them to the bus, where th
Could This Fish Be a Notebook?
Forget AI — in Iceland, the truly exciting startups are working in fish. From medical bandages to sustainable furniture, the Icelandic fishing industry has learned to extract value from virtually ever