The best coffee for the planet might not be coffee at all

Climate change is coming for your morning joe. Startups are betting that substitutes made out of…

Extreme weather is disrupting Amtrak’s trains — and its climate benefits

Amtrak is the climate-friendly option — if extreme weather doesn't disrupt your trip.

I might have eaten the meal of the future. It cost $270 and left me hungry.

Daniel Humm is trying to change the taste of luxury at Eleven Madison Park in New…

I hate cars. Should I learn to drive anyway?

Knowing how to drive — or even owning a car — doesn't automatically put you on…

For your consideration: Fruitcake

Questionable life lessons from a timeless dessert.

How can I convince older people to be less wasteful?

It's time to challenge some assumptions.

What is up with Uber destroying tens of thousands of perfectly good e-bikes?

The decision to destroy the bikes, rather than donate or sell them, elicited bafflement, anger, and…

U.S. cities are at a crossroads. How can they become more resilient?

The good news is, density is not the problem per se during a pandemic. Crowding is…

Coronavirus could help us reclaim city streets — but only if officials act

What if New York City streets were like this all the time — spaces for people…

My state is holding a primary election despite coronavirus. Should I go vote?

Voting — and removing barriers for others to vote -- are two of the most important…