Though they’re not really mayors, these leaders serve as the face and voice of cycling in their community — and they get things done.

The Scandinavian nation has significantly reduced the number of people experiencing homelessness. What could other countries learn from its example?

See what stories caught our attention this week, from small book sanctuaries to waterways kept clean by a simple change in farming practices.

Creative reuse centers keep leftover and unwanted art supplies out of landfills — by giving them a second life in the hands of other creators.

The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe is working to heal the ailing Colorado River ecosystem by planting one native seed at a time.

Listening to music can be a welcome distraction. But for people suffering from a wide range of medical conditions, its effects go much deeper.

For veterans, efforts like rescuing sea turtles and planting coral go beyond conservation — they’re also an invigorating way to serve again.

Stitchers around the world are repairing their clothes with pride, turning a once-hidden process into a bold fashion statement.

Readers at Bansa Community Library. Credit: Jatin Lalit / Bansa Community Library To make books more freely available, small community libraries are mushrooming across India. The Community Library ...

“Gravity batteries” give former mines a second life — while offering an economic and environmental boost to communities once reliant on coal.

Cristina Juan, reserve manager. Credit: Peter Yeung Here, in one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in the U.K., a pioneering rewilding project is bringing back biodiversity to Britain amid an ...

Clothing recycling takes place at a former paper mill in Sundsvall, Sweden. Credit: Martin Egbert Start-ups are sprouting across Europe, like the Dutch company Circularity, whose recycled t-shirts are ...