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New ways of measuring the effects of sound on human health are helping communities fight back against noise pollution.

January 15 - Reasons to Be Cheerful

How to conceive of rebuilding places amid sudden change in a region known for its “ecology of fear?” As the city embarks on the arduous task of rebuilding, the question arises: how do we reconcile the imperatives of safety and sustainability with the deeply ingrained human desire for continuity, for a sense of rootedness in the familiar?

January 15 - Resurgence: A Journey via Substack

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Discover how sustainable transportation solutions are transforming urban mobility, enhancing efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.

January 15 - Devin Partida

How approaching transportation planning through a public health lens can reduce traffic deaths.

January 15 - Streetsblog USA

How might cordon pricing impact DC drivers and transit users?

January 15 - Greater Greater Washington

Biophilia, originally thought to be an innate and universal love for nature, is now understood as a temperament trait with significant individual differences influenced by genetics and experience.

January 15 - Psychology Today

Democrats are pushing for a statewide rent stabilization bill that would give renters some protections while offering more flexibility for landlords than blanket rent control policies.

January 14 - The Urbanist

The current Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed schools and outdoor education spaces like Eaton Canyon, displacing families and disrupting vital learning and community resources while highlighting the region’s vulnerability to natural disasters.

January 14 - AP News

Allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs does not negatively impact safety and can help people on bikes more effectively navigate roadways.

January 14 - Streetsblog California

The state wants more local control of public lands not designated as national parks or monuments.

January 14 - The Salt Lake Tribune

The city’s progress in building supportive housing units has not kept up with the rising numbers of residents experiencing homelessness.

January 14 - Mirror Indy

Riders took over 11 million bike share and scooter trips in 2024.

January 14 - Streetsblog Chicago

A watchdog group is questioning whether the benefits of data centers outweigh their negative impacts on the local economy and power grid.

January 14 - Ohio Capital Journal

Los Angeles County Parks has launched free emergency care camps at four locations to support wildfire-affected youth and families with meals, activities, and emotional well-being resources while parents focus on recovery.

January 13 - Pasadena NOw

Arizona State University's $5 million Greater Phoenix Urban Forestry Accelerator aims to combat record-breaking heat, improve shade coverage, and create green job pathways in underserved neighborhoods.

January 13 - Northeast Valley News

Dr. Lucy Jones emphasizes that resilience in the face of climate-driven disasters like wildfires relies on building strong social connections, which empower communities to recover and adapt to an increasingly challenging future.

January 13 - Los Angeles Times

An Environmental Liability Tax (ELT) on oil extraction would fund orphaned well cleanup, shift financial responsibility to oil companies, and address the environmental and public health risks posed by abandoned wells.

January 13 - Forbes

Tree-D Fusion, an AI-driven tool developed by MIT and Purdue researchers, generates 3D models of urban trees to help city planners visualize future green spaces, address climate challenges, and enhance urban livability and sustainability.

January 13 - Wood Central

The escalating health impacts of climate change, from extreme heat to sea level rise, highlight the urgent need for integrated medical education, proactive communication, and sustainable policy solutions to protect public health.

January 13 - Association of Health Care Journalists

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Solastalgia is an increasingly relevant word that refers to the homesickness one feels when still at home, caused by distress due to environmental change in one’s home environment – for example, after a hurricane or wildfire.

January 13 - April Economides