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What We’re Reading: Apple-Mapping, Wildlife Recovery and More
See what stories have caught our attention this week, from an exploration of Britain’s apples to an intriguing conservation bill in the US.
Cities + Towns
Planting Trees and Equity in the Arizona Desert
As Tucson gets hotter and hotter, creating more shade in its most vulnerable neighborhoods is making a vital difference.
Climate + Environment
Could a Landfill Power Your Home?
Trash emits methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Some of the biggest landfills in the US are converting that gas into energy.
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What We’re Reading: Fine-Free Libraries, a New California Park and More
See what stories have caught our attention — and learn what good news we’re celebrating at RTBC headquarters this week.
Cities + Towns 
How More Cities Could Work to End Unsheltered Homelessness
Regardless of how the US Supreme Court rules on a high-profile case, programs in New Orleans and Houston could serve as models going forward.
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