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Climate risks

Assessing drought risk for urban green spaces and implementing resilient landscaping practices to sustain ecosystem services.

Urban areas face increasing drought threats that stress landscapes, reduce cooling effects, and compromise biodiversity. This article explains risk assessment methods, adaptive design principles, and maintenance strategies to preserve essential ecosystem services amid water scarcity and climate variability.

Kenneth Turner

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July 16, 2025

Environmental policy

Approaches to develop policy packages that reduce dependence on single-use packaging through reuse systems, incentives, and regulatory standards.

This evergreen guide outlines practical, policy-driven pathways to shrink single-use packaging reliance by combining reuse networks, incentivizing durable materials, and enforcing clear regulatory standards that guide industry transformation and consumer behavior over time.

Justin Walker

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August 09, 2025

Water resources

How to assess and manage cumulative impacts from multiple water abstractions on river ecosystems and communities.

A rigorous approach to evaluating cumulative effects from diverse water withdrawals explains how scientists, managers, and communities can protect river ecosystems, sustain livelihoods, and adapt governance to that complexity through data, collaboration, and adaptive strategies.

Justin Peterson

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July 30, 2025

Eco home & lifestyle

How to design an accessible community orchard plan that addresses maintenance, equitable harvest sharing, and educational outreach for neighborhood involvement

A practical guide to building a welcoming, well-maintained community orchard that supports fair harvests, regular upkeep, and inclusive education for neighbors of all ages and abilities.

Emily Hall

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August 04, 2025

Air & water pollution

How to design marina upgrades that reduce sewage overflow, fuel leaks, and pollution to protect visitors.

Thoughtful marina upgrades mitigate sewage overflows, curb fuel leaks, and lower pollution, safeguarding public health, protecting aquatic ecosystems, and improving enjoyment for visitors through resilient infrastructure, vigilant maintenance, and community cooperation.

Jason Hall

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August 11, 2025

Urban ecology

Designing Low-Barrier Volunteer Programs That Enable Diverse Community Participation in Urban Restoration Projects.

A practical guide to shaping volunteer opportunities that welcome residents of varied backgrounds, abilities, and schedules, while ensuring projects remain inclusive, effective, and deeply connected to local neighborhoods and ecological recovery goals.

Joshua Green

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August 04, 2025

Adaptation & resilience

Promoting natural floodplain management to restore lateral river dynamics and reduce property damage.

Natural floodplain management offers resilient, nature-based ways to rebalance river systems, reduce flood peaks, protect homes, and support diverse habitats by reconnecting rivers to their floodplains through thoughtful, practical landscape-scale strategies.

Henry Griffin

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July 15, 2025

Severe weather preparedness

How to prepare a shelter transition plan that helps families move from emergency housing to longer-term stability

A practical, compassionate guide outlining steps families can take to transition from emergency shelter to durable housing, stable routines, and resilient community connections that support ongoing safety, independence, and hopeful futures.

Henry Griffin

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July 24, 2025

Eco-certification

How to evaluate supplier subsistence risks and community dependence when pursuing eco-certification for products linked to rural livelihoods.

A practical, field-ready guide for assessing how supplier communities depend on livelihoods tied to non-mechanized or fragile ecosystems, and how certification programs can address subsistence risk without exploiting local resources.

Brian Lewis

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August 04, 2025

Sustainable consumption

Strategies for making sustainable outdoor clothing choices by favoring repairable membranes, recycled fabrics, and long-term care.

A guide to choosing durable, repairable outdoor garments built to last, emphasizing repairable membranes, recycled materials, and attentive care routines that reduce waste, extend product life, and lessen environmental impact over time.

Justin Walker

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August 08, 2025

Renewable energy

Guidance for integrating geothermal heat pumps into existing homes to reduce fossil fuel dependence and bills.

Geothermal heat pumps offer a resilient path to lower energy costs and emissions in aging homes, requiring careful planning, professional assessment, and practical retrofits that fit budgets and daily life.

Aaron Moore

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August 04, 2025

Environmental disasters

Strategies for reducing contaminant runoff from temporary stockpiles by using covers, berms, and runoff diversion to protect waterways.

This evergreen guide explains practical, field-ready methods for minimizing contaminant wash-off from temporary stockpiles, focusing on covers, berms, and deliberate runoff diversion to safeguard rivers and streams.

Jonathan Mitchell

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August 12, 2025

Urban ecology

Designing Urban Habitat Certification Programs That Encourage Developers to Meet Clear Biodiversity and Ecological Performance Standards.

Urban habitat certification can transform city planning by tying measurable biodiversity targets to tangible developments, guiding developers toward ecological performance while aligning with resilience, livability, and long term stewardship. This article maps the design space, explains practical criteria, and offers pathways for credible verification, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement in dense urban environments.

Jason Hall

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July 18, 2025

Energy efficiency

How to evaluate and optimize building orientation and shading to improve passive energy performance.

This evergreen guide explores practical methods for assessing orientation and shading, translating site specifics into resilient passive energy strategies that minimize artificial heating and cooling demands while maximizing comfort.

Christopher Hall

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July 30, 2025

Forestry

Designing landscape corridors that weave stepping stones and continuous forest strips to support diverse dispersers

We explore how stepping stones, linked forest strips, and thoughtful planning create resilient corridors that welcome birds, mammals, insects, and plants alike, boosting connectivity, genetic flow, and ecosystem health across fragmented landscapes.

John White

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July 31, 2025

Adaptation & resilience

Promoting community-managed forests for sustainable livelihoods, fire resilience, and ecological services.

Communities organizing forest stewardship can secure livelihoods, strengthen resilience against fires, sustain biodiversity, and deliver ecological benefits that support climate adaptation, local health, and long-term economic stability for rural regions.

Henry Brooks

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July 19, 2025

Eco-certification

How to manage multi stakeholder collaborations required by landscape scale eco-certification programs for shared benefit.

Building durable, landscape-scale green certification hinges on inclusive governance, trusted data flows, transparent decision making, and shared incentives that align diverse interests across partners and borders.

Scott Green

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July 16, 2025

Renewable energy

Strategies for ensuring renewable project labor standards protect worker safety, fair wages, and local hiring commitments during construction.

This article examines practical approaches, governance structures, and collaborative measures to uphold worker safety, fair wages, and robust local hiring commitments throughout the dynamic lifecycle of renewable energy project construction.

Peter Collins

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July 18, 2025

Climate change

How improving building envelope performance reduces energy demand and increases occupant comfort while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

A thorough look at how strengthening building envelopes cuts energy use, lowers emissions, and enhances occupant comfort through better insulation, air sealing, glazing, and ventilation strategies.

Gregory Ward

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July 26, 2025

Climate change

How restoring mangrove forests can protect shorelines while providing nursery habitat for fish and supporting coastal livelihoods.

Mangrove restoration blends shoreline security with thriving fisheries and sustainable livelihoods, yielding resilient coastlines, richer biodiversity, and steady incomes for communities dependent on coastal resources.

Nathan Reed

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August 06, 2025

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