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When the Levee Breaks: A New Approach to Managing Rivers
Hamilton City leads California in a new approach to managing rivers.
Montana's Dark Money Detective
Jonathan Motl waged a fierce campaign against unaccountable election spending in the Big Sky state. His work carries lessons for other governments grappling with the same scourge.
The Boundary Between Our Bodies and Our Tech
Our online identities have become a part of who we are in the real world—whether we're always aware of it or not.
Saving the Library Before It Burns
An archive works to conserve the stories of the 1947 Partition of India.
How to Rewrite a Region's Story
In one of the poorest areas of the country, public schools are driving economic transformation.
Saving Critical Thinking, One Joke at a Time
Humor is no laughing matter when it comes to persuading others.
Could California Become a Zero-Extinction State?
California plant lovers are finding—and nurturing—species once presumed to be extinct in the wild.
The Poison in Our Water
As scientists sort out the best way to capture and measure the harmful microfibers that now litter most of the world's freshwater, we have no choice but to keep drinking.
Fresh Times at Rehab High
Recovery high schools have been shown to have positive effects on students who struggle with addiction. So why aren't there more of them?
Teaching the Art of Reading in the Digital Era
As the art of close reading has declined, a cohort of experts has emerged to reverse the trend and encourage stronger reading habits.
Could Managed Consumption Be a Better Form of Treatment for Alcoholism?
Managed alcohol programs, which provide homeless alcoholics with housing and small amounts of booze, may seem counterintuitive, but they fit squarely within a philosophy of addiction treatment known as harm reduction—and they're working.
The Turtle Liberation in El Salvador
The Mangrove Association and its allies in El Salvador are showing that conservation works best if it has grassroots organizing behind it.
The Lucrative Art of Chicken Sexing
The poultry industry's secret weapon? Uniquely skilled workers who can identify a chick's gender in the blink of an eye.
Some Good News About Global CO2 Emissions?
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels held steady in 2016. But we still need big cuts to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Three Underrated Ideas for Preventing Wildfire Devastation
Some advice from Californians who have lived through and studied the state's wildfires.
Why the IPCC's New Focus on Mountain Climate Change Is a Big Deal
Better science coordination will help mountain communities prepare for global warming.
What One Tiny California Island Can Teach Us About Dealing With Climate Change
It turns out Californians have long relied on innovative techniques to get their water.
How Expanding the EITC Would Benefit Working-Class Americans
A new report finds that expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit by 10 percent would lead to increases in after-tax income for middle-class Americans.
Democrats Should Stop Chasing the 'Sensible Centrists'
They don't exist. Voter suppression, on the other hand, is very real.
How to Undrain an Actual Swamp
Why big, boring bureaucracy is the best tool for restoring wetlands around the Bay Area.
Why Cities Shouldn't Bend Over Backwards for Corporations
A lesson for public officials courting Amazon.
How a Degree Ladder Can Help Navigate the Complex Maze of College Courses
Some researchers are pushing to better guide students through the bewildering array of courses on offer at most community colleges.
The Power of Peers in Anti-Poverty Programs
Some new anti-poverty programs are encouraging participants to form connections with others who are going through similar life challenges, offering success through companionship.
'There Are No Natural Disasters': A Conversation With Jacob Remes
How critical disaster studies can teach us what went wrong in Puerto Rico.