Rethinking the Good City: Vallejo Bold Vision
By John de Graaf / On August 21st, 2019
Vallejo, California is a great case study in what makes a good city — social offerings, aesthetics, and open access to nature.
Speak the Name of Beauty
By Sandra Lubarsky / On August 20th, 2019
To admit to the beauty of the natural world is to resist the modern habit of disregard for nature’s value. It is time to talk openly about the importance of beauty as the value that pervades life and as the value that increases human wellbeing.
The Healthiest Thing You Can Do Today? Get Dirty!
By Gary Paul Nabhan / On August 14th, 2019
Turns out that working to restore our lands is good for our personal health.
The Fairest, Greenest Cities of Them All
By Laurie Mazur / On August 12th, 2019
A new report shows how cities are fighting climate change and energy inefficiency with an eye toward equity.
4 ways the next president can fight climate change starting on Day One
By Daniel Reich / On August 9th, 2019
Practical, effective policies that federal government agencies could implement without Congressional approval.
Despairing about the Climate Crisis? Read This.
By Laurie Mazur / On August 7th, 2019
A conversation with scientist Susanne Moser about climate communication, the benefits of functional denial, and the varied flavors of hope.
Your Top Environmental Issues
By Chidinma Onuoha / On August 6th, 2019
What are the most pressing environmental issues today? We asked this question to Island Press readers in our most recent newsletter. More than 60 of you responded, and we are excited to share your thoughtful answers here.
You can access a PDF version of this infographic here.
Island Press Around the World
By Rebecca Bright / On July 29th, 2019
Island Press works with publishers around the world to help our authors’ ideas reach a larger, global audience. Through this work, we have published books in at least 25 different languages.
The Fall 2019 urbanist journalism fellowship is now open!
By Kyler Geoffroy / On July 26th, 2019
The Island Press Urban Resilience Project is excited to continue the urbanist journalism fellowship this fall with Greater Greater Washington!
More than shelter
By Natasha Riddle / On July 25th, 2019
In DC, several nonprofits aim to provide housing help that goes beyond simply providing shelter. They are helping young LGBTQ people feel affirmed.