See what stories caught our attention this week, from an alternative to mass tourism to starry skies on a Scottish isle.

Hannah Wallace writes about everything from regenerative agriculture and natural food trends to cannabis startups, maverick winemakers and food justice activists.

As communities recover from the devastation of wildfires, rebuilding offers an opportunity to prioritize resilience to future disasters.

A recipe book for solutions. No dietary restrictions.

Peter Yeung is a Contributing Editor at Reasons to be Cheerful. A Paris-based journalist, he also writes for publications including the Guardian, the LA Times and the BBC. He’s filed stories from ...

Taking workshops in their home languages helps students see being bilingual as something to be proud of — both personally and professionally.

“Gravity batteries” give former mines a second life — while offering an economic and environmental boost to communities once reliant on coal.

Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at [email protected]. Since last month’s fires in Los Angeles, we have been thinking ...

Since 2015, Magdas Hotel has helped refugees access jobs — while proving that a social business doesn’t have to sacrifice its bottom line.

Waterline is an ongoing series that explores the solutions making rivers, waterways and ocean food chains healthier. It is funded by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. A big lift of whitefish ...

Weighed down by negative news? Our smart, bright, weekly newsletter is the uplift you’ve been looking for.