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As fast fashion drives textile waste to stratospheric highs, new methods are turning mountains of old clothes into rack-ready garments.

From physical activity to access to medical care, how people get around is interconnected with their physical and mental health.

Hannah Wallace writes about everything from regenerative agriculture and natural food trends to cannabis startups, maverick winemakers and food justice activists.

Eric Krebs is a writer from Queens, New York. He has written for the New York Times, Slate, and Bloomberg, among others.

Thanks to the city’s growing network, nearly all Barcelonans now live within a 10-minute walk of a free, comfortable, accessible climate shelter.

On the streets of L.A., Michelin-starred chefs are cooking for firefighters, boutiques are giving away clothes and a sprawling city is coming together.

Living Paradigms is a series about what we can learn from the customs and cultural practices of others when it comes to solving problems. It is sponsored by Wonderstruck. The lawns of Purana Qila in ...

Geetanjali Krishna is an India-based journalist who recently became Reasons to be Cheerful’s third contributing editor. She’ll be reporting regularly from one of the world’s most amazing countries, a ...