Mary Talbot

Contributor

Based in New York, Mary Talbot is the editorial director at the Local Initiatives Support Corp, a community-development nonprofit. She is also the editor-at-large for Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

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Dark gray storm clouds gather over a house surrounded by a few trees and with a low building on one side of it

7 Ways to Flood-Proof Your House

How-ToUnited States, Texas, South Carolina, West VirginiaMary Talbot
As floods become more frequent and severe with climate change, protecting your home becomes even more crucial. Here’s how to assess your risk—and make sure you’re prepared for the worst.
The land in front of a residential home is covered in tall grasses and trees, with a mowed pathway leading to the home

More Sustainable (and Beautiful) Alternatives to a Grass Lawn

How-ToUnited States, Ohio, CaliforniaMary Talbot
Manicured turf grass lawns cover up to 50 million acres of land in America. But a new, no-mow movement is challenging this conformity—and helping the environment.