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India is famous for its vibrant festivals, but many of its most cherished traditions come with a heavy environmental cost. Where should the line be drawn?
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Earth Week
A special collection celebrating our planet, with stories and ways to make a difference during Earth Week and beyond.
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Celebrating Earth Week
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Sustainable Power Plants
By using food waste, Oakland's East Bay Municipal Utility District is creating sustainable biogas to power their plant.
By Mara Salazar
Earth Week
Car-Free Community
A neighborhood in Arizona is America's first community purposefully built to be car free.
By Mara Salazar
Earth Week
LA 28 and Sustainability
Los Angeles is aiming to host a sustainable 2028 Olympics with clean transportation projects across the city.
By Mara Salazar
Earth Week
Happy Earth Day!
Wishing everyone a happy Earth Day this April 22 — a day to celebrate and protect the planet we call home.
By Mara Salazar
Earth Week
New Wildlife Crossings
Wildlife crossings are being planned and built across a massive area in North America to let animals safely cross highways.
By Mara Salazar
Earth Week
Monarch Butterfly Population Growth
A sign for hope: monarch butterfly populations have grown by 64% in 2026 thanks to forest conservation efforts.
By Mara Salazar
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