As L.A. rebuilds, a more resilient city is emerging
Los Angeles has been heralded for its effective, empathic response to the wildfires. Now, as the long road to recovery takes shape, residents are asking themselves how they can build back better. From managed retreat to defensible spaces, our Southern California correspondent Michaela Haas looks at the lessons being learned.
‘Let the Fire Teach Us’: How L.A. Is Building Back Better
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
The city’s recovery is an opportunity to pivot toward resilience. Many residents are ready to seize it.
How America Fell in Love With Heat Pumps
By: Hannah Wallace
By: Hannah Wallace
The ultra-efficient heating and cooling technology has outsold gas furnaces three years in a row, a major milestone on the country’s green energy journey.
In the long run, e-bikes are cheaper than motorbikes. With financing help from start-ups like Guajira, many immigrant workers are making the switch.
Our ongoing series Living Paradigms is about how the cultural practices of others can teach us how to prevent or solve problems. In the latest podcast episode from series sponsor Wonderstruck, scientist Dr. Vandana Shiva discusses how merging quantum physics with ancient wisdom can help heal our environment. Listen here.
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