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How journalists are winning back the trust of marginalized communities

Trust in journalism was displaced long before the rise of digital and social media. Here's how individual reporters are building it back.

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library had a proven impact on children around the world

Worldwide evidence shows that children enrolled in the Imagination Library were significantly more likely to display foundational early literacy skills and to develop an interest in reading compared to those not in the program.

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All the places you can find the 'rescued climate data' the Trump administration has erased

The Trump administration has shut down websites like climate.gov and other climate data projects. Academics, journalists, and nonprofit organizations are working to rebuild what has been lost.

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As climate change worsens flooding, some places are becoming 'sponge cities'

Across the continental U.S., intense single-day precipitation events are growing more frequent, fueled by warming air that can hold increasing levels of moisture.

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Visible mending: Why you should give your clothes a second life — and show off the repairs

Extending a garment’s life by just nine more months can reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprints by up to 20%.

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5 ways to add more time in nature to your routine — even during work hours

Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health. Here are some expert-backed tips to spend more time in nature.

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Every $1 a city spends on parks returns $3 — and scientists want more trees

Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems - planting more trees.

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These 3 small changes to your next beach trip could save endangered sea turtles

Plastic litter, bright lights, and abandoned sancastles can pose threats to sea turtles. Here’s how to help.

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Do sea turtles only hatch during a full moon? Your top 5 questions about sea turtles, answered by an expert

Marine biologist Katherine Sayler answers the internet’s top questions about sea turtles.

I spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens. I was shocked to discover that they are full of hope

Young people are facing a future shaped by climate anxiety, political extremism, economic instability, and chronic loneliness. But that's only part of the story.

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Parts of the US are about to see the hottest temps in over a decade. Here's how to stay safe

Know the warning signs of heat stroke — and how to prevent overheating in general — to protect yourself this summer.

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With America's 250th around the corner, it's important to know the difference between patriotism and nationalism

There's a difference. And it's not just important to scholars, but all citizens.