Resilient by Design author Joseph Fiksel says disasters like the Lahaina fire are a wake-up call revealing how unprepared we are to face simultaneous threats in a warming world.
Island Press Field Notes
Design With Microclimates author Robert D. Brown shares how to make our living environments more pleasant and safer in the era of climate change.
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.
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.
Thicker Than Water author Erica Cirino calls out the false 'greenwashing' solutions to the plastic pollution crisis while outlining real solutions.
Making Healthy Places contributors Priyanka deSouza and Patrick Kinney outline what we can do to protect ourselves when the next wildfire smoke event occurs.
Energy Democracy editor Denise Fairchild reflects on the Juneteenth national holiday and its relevance to the current climate struggle.
From the Ground Up author Alison Sant spotlights how urban roads can be repurposed to make a more livable, community-centered city.
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.
A new e-book from the Island Press Urban Resilience Project showcases collective action for healthy, resilient communities.