Reasons to be Cheerful: People in L.A. are painting their own crosswalks
Getting a city to paint a crosswalk might take years, but a group of neighbors can paint one in a single morning. That’s what’s happening across Los Angeles, as residents take to the streets, paint buckets in hand, to create their own safety infrastructure –– and dare the city to remove it.
Fed up of waiting for the city to tackle traffic fatalities, Angelenos are taking street safety into their own hands –– one bucket of paint at a time.
The City That Turns Human Waste into Clean Fuel
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
Sewage is a massive untapped source of green methanol, perfect for powering ships. One German city is producing it with every flush.
A balm for the spirit, HumanKind celebrates the best of humanity. Featured by the Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, NPR, and Deepak Chopra, this national bestseller shares good news stories that will lift your spirits and touch your heart. It’s the perfect stocking stuffer and team gift. Plus, all royalties go to charity.
Removing Gang Tattoos is Helping San Diegans Start Fresh
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
The Clean Slate program combines community service with training for the next generation of dermatology students.
The Woman on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
See what stories recently caught our attention, including the transformative power of two-wheeled travel and an award-winning senior housing project designed to tackle loneliness.
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One Year Later: A Dam Removal and a River’s Rebirth
By: Hannah Wallace
By: Hannah Wallace
A forgotten dam hidden deep in a Washington forest had disrupted an ecosystem for decades. A year after its removal, the area has surged back to life.
The Nationwide Movement Turning Guns into Garden Tools
By: Michaela Haas
By: Michaela Haas
A process that heals trauma while taking guns out of circulation is producing beautiful tools that cultivate life rather than destroy it.