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We're Not Ready for Extreme Heat in a Rapidly Aging Nation

By Kyler Geoffroy / On September 1st, 2023

Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation author Danielle Arigoni says extreme heat and other climate impacts disproportionatly impact older adults, but resilience efforts are far behind.

Biden's War on Cancer Should Begin With Banning Chemicals

By Kyler Geoffroy / On August 21st, 2023

A New War on Cancer author Kristina Marusic spotlights an overlooked path to cancer prevention: reducing the amount of cancer-causing chemicals present in every facet of our lives.

Those 'Green' Solutions to Plastic Pollution Are Misleading

By Kyler Geoffroy / On August 7th, 2023

Thicker Than Water author Erica Cirino calls out the false 'greenwashing' solutions to the plastic pollution crisis while outlining real solutions.

Don't Breathe the Air

By Kyler Geoffroy / On June 26th, 2023

Making Healthy Places contributors Priyanka deSouza and Patrick Kinney outline what we can do to protect ourselves when the next wildfire smoke event occurs.

On Juneteenth, Past Lessons Can Guide Our Climate Future

By Denise Fairchild / On June 19th, 2023

Energy Democracy editor Denise Fairchild reflects on the Juneteenth national holiday and its relevance to the current climate struggle.

34th Avenue NYC Shows What Open Streets Can Do for People

By Kyler Geoffroy / On May 24th, 2023

From the Ground Up author Alison Sant spotlights how urban roads can be repurposed to make a more livable, community-centered city.

Wooden handstand on bike lane. Photo by DCDOTRA.

Diverse Cycling Groups Show That Biking is for Everyone

By Jen Hawse / On May 1st, 2023

This Bike Month, how can we ensure that the diverse tapestry of American people is represented in our bike lanes and bike culture?

Lowering the Death Toll in Natural Disasters

By Kyler Geoffroy / On April 20th, 2023

Kyria Stephens, a key contributor to City Forward: How Innovation Districts Can Embrace Risk and Stengthen Community, shares how we can save lives during natural disasters.

Free E-Book on Collective Action for Healthy Communities

By Laurie Mazur / On March 1st, 2023

A new e-book from the Island Press Urban Resilience Project showcases collective action for healthy, resilient communities.

2023 Tyler Prize Winner

By Jason Leppig / On February 28th, 2023

Congratulations to Daniel Pauly, Island Press author and the newest recipient of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement! From the Tyler Prize press release:

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