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  • 'We have to be leaders': Jordanian tech entrepreneur on inspiring the next generation amid Middle East war

    Robotna provides free education programs in robotics, coding, and AI to the public and students at government-funded schools in Jordan with the goal of expanding access to careers in technology. One of its initiatives provides practical training to graduates of IT and engineering programs, and roughly 70 percent of participants obtain an interview or a full-time job within six months of completing the training.

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  • Southern Black Farmers Sow Rice and Reconciliation

    Jubilee Justice, a nonprofit helping small-holder Black farmers in the South grow specialty rice with a “dry-land” method developed in the 1970s and 1980s (rather than growing rice in flooded paddies, farmers treat rice like a vegetable, irrigating it as needed), now supports 10 farmers from Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Kentucky; together, they have lowered the global warming potential of their rice production by 25 percent on average.

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  • How forest therapy is helping survivors of wildfires reconnect with nature

    Forest therapy, which was first developed in Japan in the 1980s, is being used to help survivors of wildfires in California. For many, but not all, it helps people reconnect with nature and adjust their expectations of what the forest can be for them.

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  • Intergenerational care benefits children and seniors. Why is it still so rare?

    At intergenerational care facilities, early learning programs co-locate with senior homes, giving students and care residents plenty of opportunities to interact. Research shows this type of intergenerational program can have physical and cognitive benefits for both the adults and the children involved in them.

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  • Could pilot programs bringing heat to low-income residents in Denver, NY work in Dallas?

    Pilot projects in New York City and Denver have successfully installed electric heat pumps in a variety of tenant spaces, citing ease of installation, attractive aesthetics, and energy and financial savings as boons for both tenants and the environment. In New York, heat pump units achieved an 85% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an estimated 50% reduction in fuel costs compared to traditional central steam heating systems.

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  • 'One of the hardest days since the hurricane:' Asheville church needs more for rent relief

    The Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville, North Carolina, is providing rent assistance, including same-day eviction protection, for people impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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  • In Yemen's Refugee Camps, Midwives Fight to Ensure Safe Deliveries

    In displacement camps where medical care is scarce, community midwives are working against the odds to provide safe OB-GYN care and deliveries. An individual midwife can see anywhere from 18 to 50 women a month who struggle to access basic maternal health services.

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  • NM kids can text '988' for free mental health help

    The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, 24/7 support for those experiencing a crisis, emotional distress, alcohol or drug concerns, and general mental health struggles. The line can be reached via call or text, instantly connecting the person with a crisis counselor. Since its launch in May 2022, 988 has received 10.8 million calls, texts, and chats, with call volume increasing by 74% in New Mexico alone from 2022 to 2024.

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  • This Outer Banks Resort Centered the Environment From the Start, and It Paid Off

    Due to its sustainable design, the Corolla Light Resort has seen far less seawater intrusion and damage to properties compared to other Outer Banks resorts, plus much healthier dune structures. With 450 privately owned and managed homes, over half of which are dedicated to vacationon rentals, coordinated limited development has led to some of the tallest dunes on the island and minimal erosion.

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  • Internet saca del aislamiento y empodera a comunidades del Gran Chaco Americano

    Desde el 2013, el proyecto Nanum ha implementado un modelo que proporciona conectividad a través de 46 centros locales con acceso a Internet, empoderando a poblaciones indígenas, criollas y rurales. Marca un cambio significativo en la vida de más de 129 comunidades de Argentina, Paraguay y Bolivia, que hasta entonces permanecían aisladas.

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