Blogs

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:

Two Houston Developments Show Approaches to Gentrification

By Kyler Geoffroy / On January 9th, 2023

Place and Prosperity author William Fulton spotlights two Houston developments that show two different approaches to addressing rapid gentrification.

Remembering Richard Willson

By Heather M. Boyer / On December 22nd, 2022

We’re saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Island Press author Richard Willson. He was a kind person who was fiercely dedicated to creating better cities. Rick’s enthusiasm for regulatory reform, and his optimism for the ability of planners to change the world were an inspiration to many. His views were evident in the original subtitle he suggested for his guide for idealists: “change the world and grow your character”. He will be missed.

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