Food Rescues Step In as Communities Face Slashed SNAP Benefits After Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act led to the largest cut in SNAP history, these organizations are helping combat food insecurity By Linnea Harris May 8, 2026 In this story: food and drink, economic justice, environmental justice, activism, community
Ready for Less Screen Time and More Nature Time? Try WWOOFing. A network of organic farms offers volunteers a chance to connect with the land, and one another By Linnea Harris April 28, 2026 In this story: hiking, earth day, agriculture, activism, community
Affordability and Race Play a Major Role in Whether People Live in Nature-Deprived Areas A new report notes that access to nature is critical to human health and well-being By Dana Drugmand April 3, 2026 In this story: equity, inspiring connections outdoors, nature, earth day, community
An Ambitious Plan for Sea Level Rise Keeps Stalling. Can It Get to Higher Ground? Managed retreat awaits funding and support in Warren, Rhode Island By Bryce Covert March 9, 2026 In this story: climate change, urban planning, climate adaptation, politics, community
How to Build a Forest For the Future From a Coal Mine of the Past The duo behind Ohio's Sugar Creek Community Forest is restoring land and hope on acres ravaged by the coal industry By Stephen Starr March 20, 2026 In this story: forests, public lands, community, coal
The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis is One of America’s Longest-Lasting Public Health Calamities Political gridlock has allowed the situation to worsen for decades Text and photographs by Wendee Nicole February 13, 2026 In this story: water, toxics, public health, community, activism
Building Community Out in the Open This nonprofit is helping strengthen rural queer communities in Vermont and Maine By Marigo Farr January 15, 2026 In this story: community, Community Advocates
One Year Later: Eaton Fire Survivors Look to the Future The final installment in the story of three households Sierra has followed since the January 2025 wildfire By Colleen Hagerty January 14, 2026 In this story: wildfire, climate change, community, urban living, climate adaptation
Saving More Green Acres Residents and advocacy groups stop the development of the last waterfront forest in Troy, New York By Marigo Farr January 12, 2026 In this story: community, Community Advocates, forests
At the City of Joy, Women Learn to Farm, Heal, and Lead This center in the Congo supports women who are victims of violence and war By Olivia Acland December 10, 2025 In this story: women's rights, activism, community