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10 Ways Vancouver Created a Greener, More Efficient Transportation System

In 2012, Vancouver BC set a lofty transportation goal—for people to make more than 50% of their trips in the city by foot, bicycle, and public transit by 2020. In 2015, the city had already met its target.

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California Seed Sharing Bill Signed into Law

“A resilient food system starts with a resilient seed system.”

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6 Ways We’re Already Leading an Economic Revolution

From the “buy local” movement to public banking, we’re well on our way to a more democratic, cooperative, and people-centered economy.

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Using Open Source Design to Address Climate Change

An open approach to design and production will allow for the biggest teams possible to create solutions in as little time as possible.

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Reflect

The More You Know about Plants, the More You Feel a Part of the World

Plants help us transcend our human form, find joy and meaning in life, and feel more at home in this world we all journey through.

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How One Woman’s Food Redistribution App is Feeding Thousands

Komal Ahmad is solving what she calls the “most unnecessary problem of our time.”

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Eat & Drink

Terroir of Honey: Meet Bee Local’s Damian Marista

Meet Damian Marista of Bee Local in Portland and learn about the terroir of honey.

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Change

So Much to Gain: What Keeping Oil in the Ground Can Do for Economic Inequality

A successful energy transition to renewables could not only rescue the planet but create a more just economy.

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New Technology Could Take a Bite Out of Food Waste

Screen to table: Online matchmaking isn’t just for lovers—it brings would-be wasted food and hungry people together.

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As World’s 5th Largest Economy, Can the Left Coast Unite to Stop Big Oil?

From First Nations activism to innovative city initiatives, the West Coast is leading the fight against global warming even as many countries lag behind.