There’s a Crisis of Reading Among Generation Z
As young people read less and less, they may be short-circuiting their reading brains.
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For the Sake of a Green New Deal, Start Thinking About Your Individual Actions
Making changes to our diet today can help prepare us for a carbon-neutral future—while pushing our peers to be greener in their own lives.
Can Poetry Move Readers to Take Climate Action?
A new anthology urges us to look at the Earth with renewed wonder—and then to take action in its defense.
‘That’s the Power of Talking About It’: How Climate Activists Can Communicate Better
The director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication offers tips for getting more people on board with climate action.
‘Something Even Bigger Is at Stake’: How Humanity Can Solve Our Air Pollution Crisis
A new book chronicles the rise of extreme air pollution—and the fixes that are helping to clean up the atmosphere
The Resurrection of Aretha Franklin in ‘Amazing Grace’
The newly released concert film is a joyous celebration of faith—and of how Aretha moved even secular audiences toward the holy.
‘Impeachment Will Help Republicans’ and Other Myths
As Democrats weigh the benefits of impeachment following the release of the Mueller report, here's what history says about the arguments for or against proceeding.
Parents of Gen Z’ers Shouldn’t Freak Out About Social Media—They Should Have a Conversation
Take some time to talk with the young adults in your life about recent technological changes—their responses may surprise you.
Are Gen Z’ers That Different From Gen X’ers?
Generational analysis can be enlightening—but it can also be facile and sensationalistic.
Gen Z’s Message to Parents: ‘Put Your Phone Down’
In our conversations with young people, it's become clear that technology abuse is rampant—among their parents.