In a country where social stigma and fear often delay diagnosis, an app that teaches women to perform self-exams is revolutionizing health care ...

In Jaipur, India, an all-women company offers sustainable and authentic tours — while providing its drivers with income and agency.

Michaela Haas Michaela Haas, Ph.D., is a Contributing Editor at Reasons to be Cheerful. An award-winning author and solutions reporter, her recent books include Bouncing Forward: The Art and Science ...

When it comes to organic farming, Australia leads the world’s tally with 53 million hectares under cultivation, and at 4.7 million hectares, India stands a far second (the United States, at 2.06 ...

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. About a week before the ...

Why do half of all Finnish citizens visit the library every month? The answer lies in Oodi Library, a blueprint for fostering human convergence.

With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, Medellín is driving down temperatures — and could become five degrees cooler over the next few decades.

The massive project — a years-long deep dive into sustainable forestry — used only timber from within 300 miles of the airport.

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The Maanasi model integrates psychiatric care with primary care. Courtesy of Maanasi Mental health care remains scarce in India, especially in rural regions, and the needs are enormous. Over 197 ...

In early August, Christina Werner, a retired operating room nurse, met up with a close friend for a walk through the redwoods in Marin County. It’s a common pastime for many people in the Bay Area, ...

The country incinerates nearly half its garbage to create the energy that powers its homes and buildings.