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In a time when the United States is divided and positive collective action feels out of our grasp, Beyond Polarization tells a story of hope and hard work.
Type of content: Books
The lack of affordable housing and the climate crisis are two of the most pressing challenges facing cities today.
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"Highly compelling...page-turning read" — TNC's Cool Green Science We love our pets. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other species have become an essential part of more families than ever before—in North America today, pets outnumber people.
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Some utopian plans have shaped our cities —from England’s New Towns and Garden Cities to the Haussmann plan for Paris and the L’Enfant plan for Washington, DC. But these grand plans are the exception, and seldom turn out as envisioned by the utopian...
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The pace, intensity, and scale at which humans have altered our planet in recent decades is unprecedented. We have dramatically transformed landscapes and waterways through agriculture, logging, mining, and fire suppression, with drastic impacts on...
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DOWNLOAD SOME FREE KNOWLEDGE Island Press began with a simple idea: knowledge is power—the power to imagine a better future and find ways for getting us there. Since our founding in 1984, Island Press’ mission has been to provide the best ideas and...
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During National Authors Day, we hear from editors on their experiences working with authors.
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Transportation is one of the biggest challenges facing the Bay Area today. To build good transit, the discussion needs to focus on what matters—quality of service, a range of transit riders, the role of buildings, streets and sidewalks, and, above all,...
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Hurricane Sandy was a traumatic experience that millions of Americans consider best forgotten. But as the pain of loss and hardship fades, so can the sense of urgency for rethinking our relationship to the coast.
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Island Press President David Miller offered a preview of the upcoming graphic adaptation of EO Wilson's Naturalist.