California’s whimsical, wildfire-resistant earthen villages
or centuries, architecture made of earth has sheltered people in the desert. Now, that same building technique could help to protect a very modern city. As Los Angeles rebuilds, some residents are looking to SuperAdobe homes, which show that the future of fire-proofing can be beautiful. This is the latest story in our series Living Paradigms, sponsored by Wonderstruck.
Simple yet beautiful dwellings that combine ancient and modern techniques are pointing the way toward a more disaster-resilient California.
The Astonishing Power of Barcelona’s Energy Advice Hubs
By: Peter Yeung
By: Peter Yeung
In six years, the city’s simple Energy Advising Points have saved some 168,762 residents from having their power or water cut off.
The Illegal Psychedelic Treatment Veterans Say Is Curing Their PTSD
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
Banned in the U.S., medically responsible treatment with ibogaine has helped hundreds of veterans recover from the trauma of war.
In a state where kids with disabilities attend class with their fellow students, test scores are up and graduation rates are rising.
The Tiny, Dual-Purpose ‘Microlibraries’ of Indonesia
See what stories caught our attention this week, from small book sanctuaries to waterways kept clean by a simple change in farming practices.
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Preserving Natural Quiet in an Ever-Louder World
By: Jennifer Cole
By: Jennifer Cole
All living things benefit from experiencing less human-caused noise. Now, a new conservation movement is quietly taking hold.