Pomeroy, Iowa, like many rural communities in America’s heartland, has long faced the challenge of population decline. With a population hovering around 600, the town […]
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Tackling Childcare Shortages: How Sioux Falls Is Leading the Way in Community-Organized Childcare
For many communities across the United States, a lack of reliable, affordable childcare is not only a personal inconvenience but also a significant economic barrier. […]
Patagonia’s Model for Employer-Sponsored Childcare: A Case Study in Success
The Employer-Sponsored Childcare Solution As workforce participation rates continue to be affected by the availability of childcare, businesses across the United States are realizing that […]
How Sonoma County Used a Sales Tax to Solve Its Childcare Crisis
The Childcare Challenge in Sonoma County In recent years, the escalating cost and limited availability of childcare have posed significant challenges for families and local […]
Bring Banking to Poor Communities by Waiving ATM Fees
Access to cash is a fundamental need for families, yet for many low-income households in the United States, obtaining cash comes with a hidden cost. […]
Leave the Leaves: Supporting Insects and Wildlife in Your Yard This Fall
How to Use Fall Leaves to Boost Local Ecosystems As fall leaves blanket our yards, they often feel like a chore waiting to be raked […]
Slowing the Flow: How “Leaky Weirs” Help Revive Dehydrated Landscapes
Fighting Drought with Natural Sequence Farming: A Solution for Canberra’s Water Crisis Australia’s chronic droughts have left vast landscapes dry, but in the region surrounding […]
Trusting Nature: How Germany Is Restoring Its Forests by Simply Stepping Back
Germany’s Bark Beetle Infestation: A New Opportunity for Forest Restoration in Harz National Park In the Harz National Park, Germany’s ongoing battle with bark beetles […]
Cutting Down a Forest to Bring It Back to Life: The Abernethy Restoration
A Forest in Decline Abernethy Forest in Scotland, part of the Cairngorms National Park, is one of the last remnants of the ancient Caledonian pinewoods. […]
Regreening the Sahel: Reviving Trees from Existing Roots
Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration: A Simple Solution Transforming Niger In the 1980s, Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo made a groundbreaking discovery in Niger that would revolutionize land […]