Reasons to be Cheerful: The DIY diehards building wind turbines from scratch

Tonic for tumultuous times.

Embracing green energy doesn’t just protect the planet –– it’s empowering, too. Now, inspired makers are building their own renewable infrastructure, with beautifully handmade wind turbines that make a statement as well as an impact.

The DIY Diehards Building Wind Turbines from Scratch
By: Peter Yeung

Renewable-power renegades are constructing their own wind turbines — and making it easy for others to follow their lead.

Minneapolis Moms Have Each Other’s Backs
By: Chabeli Carrazana

A grassroots distribution network of donated diapers, breastmilk and food is finding its way to families impacted by I.C.E. raids.

A Coal Town Reborn
By: Peter Yeung

Once synonymous with mining, this northern French town has become a model for how to sustainably transition away from fossil fuels.

A Century After Vanishing, a Gentle Giant Returns
By: Geetanjali Krishna

Wild European bison are roaming the Carpathian Mountains for the first time in 100 years — and bringing the land back to life.