A naturalist, environmental educator, wilderness adventurer and artist, Kim McNett’s creativity is a melding of scientific observation and curiosity and her love for the natural world. Keeping a ...

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In 2024, the U.S. Northeast faced severe drought, prompting lessons on water management from cities like Cape Town and São Paulo. Proactive conservation and planning can mitigate future crises.

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I first laid eyes on Harrisburg, driving from Washington, D.C., over the South Bridge and into the city. Taking in the long strip of green of Riverfront Park, my first impression was, in a word, “Wow.