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Pauses for Pedestrians

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

Something's Fishy...

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

Having Kids in a Changing Climate

Guest Author Samantha White

The Changing Climate Is Leading to Itchier Summers

Fellow Farah Nimeri

The Key to Encouraging Walking

Fellow Farah Nimeri

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10.15.2026 Close-up view of a red traffic light and green pedestrian signal mounted on a pole with blurred city building in the background.

Pauses for Pedestrians

As more cities adopt leading pedestrian intervals at crosswalks, growing evidence shows that pausing traffic for a few seconds saves lives.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

09.30.2026 A close-up photo of a fishing rod and reel during a fishing trip. The background shows calm, out-of-focus water.

Something's Fishy...

Invasive parasitic worms infect 93% of freshwater fish, making raw consumption risky without proper freezing first.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

09.25.2026 child drawing the earth

Having Kids in a Changing Climate

Overconsumption, overpopulation, and uncertainty about the future of the planet were among the reasons people cited for not wanting children. (From 2021)

Guest Author Samantha White

09.11.2026 Closeup of a forearm with visible eczema irritation, red patches, sensitive, dry skin affected by atopic dermatitis, dermatology concept showing chronic allergy symptoms skin condition

Closeup of a forearm with visible eczema irritation, red patches, sensitive, dry skin affected by atopic dermatitis, dermatology concept showing chronic allergy symptoms skin condition

The Changing Climate Is Leading to Itchier Summers

The heat, humidity, and air pollutants caused by wildfire smoke can leave patients with an increased risk of eczema flare-ups.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

09.04.2026 Crowds of people walking across a busy crosswalk at the intersection of 23rd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan New York City

The Key to Encouraging Walking

Relocating to a walkable city increases daily steps by up to 1,400, while moving to a less walkable one markedly decreases them.

Fellow Farah Nimeri

08.24.2026 Wildland firefighter monitors a fire during a controlled burn at a local wildlife refuge.

Fighting Fire with Fire

Intentionally burning 500,000 acres of conifer forests each year would reduce air pollution from wildfires by 10% after a decade.

Fellow Rylie Lillibridge

06.30.2026 basket of radishes sit on wall of an urban garden

Reaping the Benefits

Urban agriculture brings environmental and social benefits to communities. But challenges around access and inclusivity remain. (From 2023)

Fellow Barbara Espinosa

06.15.2026 Police car chasing a car at night with a foggy background

Police Chases Gone Wrong

In the United States, 40% of police road pursuits result in crashes that cause injury and even death for suspects and bystanders.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

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