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These organizations are empowering communities with bike education

April 2, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

Many cities have embraced expanded bike infrastructure as a green transportation solution which also allows people to safely get outside during the pandemic. Bike popularity has skyrocketed over the last year and for many communities, bicycles are also a vehicle for empowerment … [Read more...] about These organizations are empowering communities with bike education

7 empowering personal actions to combat climate anxiety

February 12, 2021 by Amelia Buckley

A few months ago we hosted a webinar on managing emotional inflammation, specifically in the context of climate anxiety. In a world where climate news can be overwhelming, if not downright depressing, it can be hard to find the motivation to pursue climate action. If you feel … [Read more...] about 7 empowering personal actions to combat climate anxiety

How to empower women most affected by climate change

December 31, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Climate change is displacing populations and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, 80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women. When climate change wreaks havoc on low-income communities, women are less well-equipped to manage these crises due to cultural … [Read more...] about How to empower women most affected by climate change

This ultra-efficient urban farm is run by people with disabilities

August 2, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

In Jackson, Wyoming, a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse exists that is cranking out roughly 100,000 pounds of produce each year using only one-tenth of an acre of land. That alone is absolutely worth a story, but what makes the greenhouse even more newsworthy is that the 34 … [Read more...] about This ultra-efficient urban farm is run by people with disabilities

How these eco toilets are saving nature and empowering women in rural areas

July 2, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

In many rural parts of the world, people do not have access to any bathroom facilities and therefore must use makeshift bathrooms that are at risk of contaminating the soil or local watershed, which also leave them at risk. That’s why Jenifer Colpas designed a unique toilet that … [Read more...] about How these eco toilets are saving nature and empowering women in rural areas

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