INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Green Architect & Cradle to Cradle Founder William McDonough

INHABITAT: What inspired you to write 'Cradle to Cradle' (the book) and launch the Cradle to Cradle system? William McDonough: From an early age, I was fascinated by differing attitudes towards resources. Growing up in Japan and Hong Kong, I was given my

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China plans its first "Forest City" to fight air pollution

Just weeks after Stefano Boeri announced plans for China's first vertical forest, the Italian architect unveiled an even more ambitious vision: Forest Cities. Scaling up from his tree-clad Bosco Verticale skyscraper, Boeri created a blueprint for new cities in China that will be blanketed in greenery to fight air pollution. The first implementation of the nature-filled city will start in the city of Liuzhou, with construction expected to begin later this year. Stefano Boeri’s Forest...

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Tiny two-pound Micro Wind Turbine folds up just like an umbrella

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7 Luminous, Lantern-Like Houses that Glow in the Dark

Cherry Tree House by Tom Hare Acclaimed willow sculpture Tom Hare recently completed an enchanting glowing tree house built atop an old cherry tree. The spherical, nest-like structure is woven from willow sticks and lights up at night to cast an ethereal

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Inhabitat is hiring: morning news writer + social media editor

Do you have a way with words and a passion for design and the environment? Inhabitat is hiring dedicated writers interested in covering breaking developments in the fields of sustainable design, green architecture, clean technology, and environmental news.

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El Salvador just became the first country to ban metal mining

El Salvador just became the first country ever to ban metal mining. In a historic move, the country will no longer allow "prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or processing of metallic minerals." While the US seems to be moving backwards when it comes to environmental protection, El Salvador has made a landmark step towards protecting its environment from the ravages of metal mining.

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Ford introduces the first-ever hybrid police car

When you think of police cars, visions of large, powerful and gas hungry vehicles probably come to mind. Well that vision of the "dirty" police car, may now change forever, since Ford has unveiled the first-ever hybrid police car - the Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan.

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Denmark to end subsidies for renewables much sooner than anyone thought possible

Renewable energy is soaring in Denmark. The country's energy minister Lars Christian Lilleholt said they'll be able to stop providing state support for clean energy companies in just a few years. Denmark's renewable energy industry will be able to stand on its own, and Lilleholt said he could not have predicted this outcome even last year.

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Unusually high number of humpback whale deaths prompts NOAA inquiry

A large number of humpback whale mortalities along the United States' East Coast has scientists concerned. 41 humpback whales have perished between Maine and North Carolina in the last 15 months, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) has started an investigation. Some have died from propeller injuries, and a NOAA veterinary medical officer said the quantity of whale strandings is alarming.

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New super-strong brick shows the soil on Mars makes an excellent building material

Future Mars dwellers may actually be able to use locally sourced materials for their buildings. Four University of California, San Diego engineers, funded by NASA, were able to press Mars-like dirt into bricks. No other materials were necessary to keep the bricks together. Since storage will be limited on any craft carrying astronauts to Mars, these bricks could mean they could free up space and utilize the red planet's resources to construct habitations. Related:

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These solar-powered apartments in Sweden generate more energy than they use

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Old mountain retreat renovated into sublime off-grid refuge

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This village in Arizona has a simple solution to light pollution

Residents of Arizona Sky Village abide by one simple rule: "Turn off your goddammed lights." The 21-household community near Portal, Arizona is comprised of stargazers and astronomers, and almost every home has its own observatory. But some people also wonder if the small community could hold the secrets of fighting light pollution in America. Related:

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Modpools turns shipping containers into amazing swimming pools

We've seen shipping containers reused to build affordable housing, commercial spaces and urban farms, but Canadian brand Modpools is showing that this eco-friendly alternative to traditional building materials can also be used as backyard swimming pools. Modpools are not only easy to install and transport, but also come with a series of cool features such as a heater, jets and LED mood lighting controlled via smartphone. Modpools are available in 8' x 20' or 8' x 40' container sizes and...

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Worlds greenest terminal opens at Oslo airport

Nordic Office of Architecture recently completed the world’s greenest airport terminal with their new 115,000-square-meter extension that’s doubled the size of Oslo Airport. As the world’s first airport building to achieve the BREEAM Excellence sustainability rating, the renovated Oslo Airport boasts an array of energy-efficient strategies as well as on-site energy harvesting systems. The most notable energy-saving measure is the airport’s collection and storage of snow for reuse as coolant...

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These 6 jaw-dropping cliff homes will take your breath away

If you’ve ever wanted to live life on the edge, you’ll love these adventurous cliffside homes. From a vertiginous Chilean home accessible only by boat to an unbelievable house-in-a-cliff with dizzying sea views, these daring homes make the most of their dramatic landscapes. Hit the jump to take a tour of these beautiful homes perched high on cliffs, often in places where no buildings have ever been built before. Casa del Ancantilado by Gil Bartolomé Architects This crazy cliff...

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Apple's newest store has Solar Wings" that transform before your eyes

Apple pulled out all the stops for their glamorous new store in Dubai. Designed by Foster + Partners, the recently completed Apple Dubai Mall is unlike any mall we’ve seen before with its giant “Solar Wings” that open and close in a beautiful choreographed display. The kinetic art installation, which ranks among the world’s largest, helps to create an engaging civic space, while providing an innovative response to the culture and climate of the Emirates. Located next to the iconic...

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MIT unveils new solar 3D printer that can build houses on other planets

Some people dismissed 3D-printing in its early days as a novelty, but these days the technology is coming into its own and researchers at MIT have just taken 3d-printing to the next level. They've created a robot that can print the entire basic structure of a building. This is particularly exciting because it could change the way we construct buildings, making the process faster and less costly.

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This bike lane in Korea is topped with 20 miles of solar panels

And solar panels run through it. This stretch of highway in Korea features a bike lane that runs right down the middle. While the lane is offset and looks safe with barriers, it is also protected with solar panels. The lane runs from Daejeon to Sejong /

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The world's largest artificial sun could fry any living thing in an instant

German scientists are hoping to shine new light on ways to generate environmentally friendly fuel. At the German Aerospace Center (DLR)'s Institute for Solar Research, scientists have flipped on a system called Synlight, which they describe as the biggest artificial sun on the planet. Synlight is comprised of 149 huge spotlights, pouring out 10,000 times the solar radiation that naturally hits Earth from the real sun.

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Court condemns Wyoming wolves to first legal hunt in four years

Wolves are no longer on the endangered species list and a court decision just gave wolf management back to the state of Wyoming. This means for the first time in four years, according to the Associated Press, Wyoming plans to allow a wolf hunt. Wolves are still recovering after their numbers were severely depleted, and environmentalists warn this order could be a step backward for the animals.

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NYC mayor announces push to finish 32-mile Greenway linking entire Manhattan waterfront

Outdoor recreation in New York City could get a major boost with the completion of the 32-mile Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. $100 million in the mayor's budget will go towards finishing the esplanade traveling around Manhattan, allowing people to walk and bicycle on the edges of the city by the water.

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Energy-generating 'artificial plants' turn greenhouse gases into clean air

Artificial plants developed by scientists at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Florida State University could help in the fight against climate change. They were able to trigger photosynthesis in metal-organic frameworks (MOF) with a little help from the sun, and the process turned carbon dioxide into solar fuel. UCF assistant professor Fernando Uribe-Romo described the find as a breakthrough.

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Humans may have lived in America 115,000 years earlier than we thought

For years, scientists have believed that humanity was a relatively recent visitor on the North American continent, migrating from Siberia only 15,000 years ago. Now, more accurate dating of mastodon fossils from California shows that an early human ancestor likely existed on the continent 130,000 years ago, far further back that even the most extreme estimates made by previous researchers. https://youtu.be/HyfSsgCrjb0 The fossils consist of elephant-like teeth and bones, which were...

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Ai Weiwei and Shepard Fairey launch skateboard protest art for Trump's 100th day

  A new series of artwork from artist-activists Ai Weiwei and Shepard Fairey is debuting at The Skateroom today in response to the 100th day of Donald Trump’s presidency. These new collections use an intriguing medium: they’re printed entirely on limited-edition skateboards. While the format may seem strange if you’re not familiar with The Skateroom, it’s a social entrepreneurship initiative that uses the funds from its custom, fine-art skateboard decks to support at-risk youth.   This...

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NASA unveils inflatable greenhouse for sustainable farming on Mars

A group of researchers from the University of Arizona, in collaboration with NASA scientists, have created an innovative inflatable greenhouse to help feed astronauts on other planets. The Prototype Lunar/Mars Greenhouse project would allow astronauts on deep space missions access to healthy, fresh food year-round. The greenhouse is made of an inflatable material and functions as a closed loop, integrated with the astronaut’s life support systems. The carbon dioxide released by the...

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Vietnam's "Forest in the Sky" apartment building is topped with 50,000 trees

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World's last male northern white rhino joins Tinder to avoid extinction

He may not make the coziest of bedfellows, but if a northern white rhino pops up on your Tinder screen, it might behoove you to swipe right. Dubbed by wildlife experts as the "world's most eligible bachelor," 43-year-old Sudan is the sole remaining male of his kind. "I don't mean to be too forward, but the fate of the species literally depends on me," the rhino's profile reads on the dating app. "I perform well under pressure." Sudan isn't looking to make a love connection, however....

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Barn ruins transformed into contemporary home with spa

Parisian architecture studio Antonin Ziegler converted an abandoned barn into a metal-clad home crafted to evoke a “contemporary ruin.” Located in France’s Regional Natural Park of Boucles de la Seine, the adaptive reuse project, called The Barn, sits between a wheat field and river and was formerly used to store fodder for horses. With the barn’s weatherboarding worn away, the architects encased the timber structure in a new shell of zinc to preserve the building’s monolithic...

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Flexible Garden Modules make it easy to build your own green wall

Architects and twin sisters Luisa + Lilian Parrado are on a mission to make it easy to add a stylish splash of green to your walls. The designers created Garden Module, a customizable modular wall system with a minimalist appearance. Made of steel tubes strung together with polypropylene string, these simple and three-dimensional wall modules can support up to two potted plants at a time and can be expanded to create a sprawling wall of green. The Garden Module was recently recognized...

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Trump signs executive order aimed at eliminating national monuments

President Trump just signed an executive order that threatens hundreds of thousands of acres of public land. The executive order is aimed at reducing or eliminating multiple national monuments across the US, potentially taking public access, and water and land protection safeguards with it. The move is aimed at the newly-designated Bear's Ears Monument and the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument, both in Utah, which were designated by Presidents Obama and Clinton.  

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Uber inks deal to demonstrate on-demand flying taxis at the 2020 World Expo in Dubai

Forget getting from point A to point B in a car traveling on the ground. That's so 2017. Uber is working on car transportation for the skies, and they hope to soar to those new heights in around three years. They plan to test their on-demand Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) network in Dallas and Dubai in 2020.

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2017 Goldman Environmental Prize recognizes 6 activists who risk life and limb to protect the environment

And this year's Goldman Environmental Prize goes to...six inspiring individuals ranging in age from 32 to 83 who labored for environmental justice in their communities. The Goldman Environmental Prize, commonly called the Nobel Prize for the environment, was awarded last night to six people from around the world. These are ordinary people who stepped up, showing you don't have to be a celebrity or politician to make a change.

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Researchers close in on world's first 100% self-charging lithium-ion battery

We've all experienced that moment of needing information from a dying phone or computer right as an outlet is nowhere in sight. An international team of scientists led by McGill University in Canada could help make that a worry of the past with their new research. They've just come closer to a battery that harvests and stores light all on its own - without the help of solar panels.

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Seoul's multi-tiered Deep House slopes into a gorgeous grassy roof

This house in Seoul utilizes negative space to create a variety of micro-environments and boost the building's energy efficiency. Architecture firm poly.m.ur designed the Deep House as a single volume that blurs the line between its slanted roof and walls and provides each residential unit with expansive views of the surroundings. The house features a slanted roof which forms stone lovers along the sides of the building. Appropriating a design philosophy based on the idea of dispersing the main...

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Cover's $50k algorithmic tiny houses are 80% more efficient than conventional homes

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Apple announces goal to make products from 100% recycled materials

The electronics industry is notoriously harsh on the planet. Many smartphones and computers end up in landfills, and rare earth minerals have come from mining using child labor. Yesterday Apple announced they're aiming to make their company more sustainable with the goal of using 100 percent recycled materials in their products.

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London's Marston Court transforms shipping containers into emergency housing for the homeless

A new emergency accommodation development in London's Ealing borough provide 34 daylit temporary apartments to the homeless. CargoTek teamed up with QED Property, ISO Spaces and Ealing Council to build the innovative Marston Court development out of re-purposed shipping containers, using a kit of moveable and re-usable parts for maximum flexibility. The project addresses the issue of homelessness that calls for flexible, temporary and affordable design solutions. Marston Court is located...

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Build your own indoor garden with modular LEGO-like blocks

Humans are spending more of their lives indoors, missing out on the health benefits and beauty of plants. Singapore company LeGrow decided to bring nature indoors with a creative indoor garden users can design themselves with LEGO-like pieces. The indoor gardens can be equipped with LED lights, so plants can grow all year round, and with a humidifier to improve the atmosphere of indoor spaces. Related:

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Dubai's craziest tower yet is the world's largest picture frame

Is this the emperor's new clothes in architectural form? Donis Architecture has just revealed plans for the Dubai Frame, a "picturesque" building that could be the city's strangest design yet. Related: Dubai’s crazy rotating wind-powered skyscraper is actually being built + Fernando Donis Via CNN Fernando Donis, Dubai Frame, dubai architecture, dubai skyscrapers, skycraper design, urban design, dubai skyscrapers, dubai skyscape, donis architecture, strange architecture, avante...

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Gorgeous forest home will fulfill your tiny cabin dreams

Get ready for some serious cabin envy. Architecture firm studio PIKAPLUS crafted a gorgeous tiny home that perfectly harmonizes with its surrounding forested wilderness. Built mostly of timber, the Wooden House is a cozy retreat for those who crave connection with the outdoors and also want simple luxuries and protection from the elements. Keep reading for a tour of the cabin’s light-filled interior. With just 82 square meters of space, the compact cabin is the result of thoughtful planning...

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Explosion of color takes over an abandoned Puerto Rican factory

An artist’s brilliance breathes new life into a desolate tobacco factory in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Bright sprays and colorful drips have seemingly exploded all over the factory’s formerly lifeless walls in local artist Sofia Maldonado’s eye-popping intervention, Kalaña. Created as part of Cromática: Caguas a Color, the community engagement piece transformed the building into a piece of art and new home to educational workshops, presentations, and other artistic events. Puerto Rican...

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Cameron Sinclair joins Airbnb to provide housing for 100,000 displaced people

Airbnb wants to provide temporary housing for 100,000 people, and to help reach that goal, the home-sharing service has put together a team lead by designer and Architecture for Humanity co-founder Cameron Sinclair.

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Mercedes begins delivery of new energy storage units

Tesla's Powerwall has reigned supreme in home energy storage, but now they've got some competition from Mercedes-Benz. Last year Daimler, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, started developing home energy storage units. Over the weekend they announced they are beginning to deliver the units to businesses and homes in Germany.

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Disturbing photoshoot imagines our meals in a climate change-induced dystopia

If oodles of overwhelming studies doesn't prove that climate change is real, perhaps a stark look into our future food supply might just do the trick. Photographer Allie Wist has created a bleak photo series, Flooded, Related: Quebec food waste program to rescue 30.8 million pounds of food + Allie Wist Via Gizmodo Allie Wist, Flooded photography series, climate change effects, food shortage, global food shortage, climate change, dystopia, starvation, global climate effect...

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The sweet moment California got a record 50% of its electricity from solar

California is showing the awesome potential of scaled-up solar power to provide the United States and the world with clean, renewable electricity. For three hours on March 11 the state got 50 percent of its electricity from solar -- 40 percent from large-scale solar power pants and 10 percent from distributed solar installations on homes and businesses.

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UK tests cheaper, longer-lasting roads made with recycled plastic

Around 24.8 million miles of roads crisscross the surface of Earth. But the polluting industry draws on oil to lay the roads. Engineer Toby McCartney came up with a solution to those roads and the growing problem of plastic pollution: plastic roads. His company, MacRebur, lays roads that are as much as 60 percent stronger than asphalt roads and last around 10 times longer.

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World's first mobile recycling plant turns trash into tiles

What to do with all the trash we generate is a pressing problem all over the world, but it's harder for isolated communities to recycle their trash. Taiwan-based architecture studio Miniwiz designed an environmentally friendly solution: TRASHPRESSO, an mobile recycling plant that can travel around the planet to bring recycling to far-flung communities.

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Plastic-eating caterpillar could revolutionize waste treatment

Spanish researchers have discovered that the wax worm, a caterpillar known for munching on the wax within beehives, is able to devour and biodegrade polyethylene plastic, converting it into a form of alcohol found in antifreeze. Federica Bertocchini, a scientist at the Institute of Biomedicine and Biotechnology of Cantabria, first uncovered the worm’s unique abilities by chance, when she attempted to clean up a wax worm infestation in one of her home beehives. She placed the worms...

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Artist builds incredible stained-glass in the middle of the woods

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MUJI to sell eagerly awaited $27k minimalist tiny homes this fall

Related: MUJI unveils trio of tiny prefab homes that can pop up almost anywhere + Muji Muji Hut, tiny house, tiny huts, prefab tiny homes, transportable huts, muji cabins,

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Decrepit freight depot reborn as industrial-chic food lovers paradise in Malm

Swedish architects Wingårdh dramatically transformed a roofless freight depot into an industrial-chic market hall in Malmö, Sweden. The adaptive reuse and expansion project combines old bricks with Corten steel for a modern look that still pays homage to the 19th century building’s industrial roots. Located on Gibraltargatan, the 1,500-square-meter Malmö Market Hall caters to 20 stalls and cafes that celebrate the city’s melting-pot culture with its diversity of food. Clients Nina...

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Giant ski slope to top green-roofed civic center in Beijing

The next time you visit Beijing you may want to get your sled ready. China’s ever-evolving capital will soon be home to a stunning new civic center topped with an artificial snow-covered slope perfect for skiing and sledding. Designed by architect Andrew Bromberg of Aedas, the civic center, called the China World Trade Center Phase 3C, will merge energy efficient principles with mixed-use programming that accommodates the arts, outdoor recreation, and even organic farming. Set for completion...

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INTERVIEW: Architect David Benjamin on Building The World's First Mushroom Tower at PS1

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INTERVIEW: Model Summer Rayne Oakes On Transforming Her Brooklyn Apartment into a Greenhouse with 200+ Plants!

Some people collect stamps, other people collect cats. Summer Rayne Oakes collects plants - in a big way! The Brooklyn-based model/activist/botanist has transformed her apartment into a veritable greenhouse filled with over 200 living specimens (it sort of

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Tesla is doubling its Supercharger network by the end of the year to 10,000 chargers

With the Model 3 release mere months away, Tesla is vowing to double its charging network. Right now, there are over 5,000 Superchargers globally, and by the end of the year, Tesla will have more than 10,000 chargers - plenty of juice for the growing Tesla fleet.

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First civilian jetpack gives humans the power of flight

Most of us have dreamed about flying. Now company JetPack Aviation is making those dreams reality. They've designed "the only true JetPack," the JB10, and it packs a powerful punch. Humans can soar up to 10,000 feet in the air at speeds of 68 miles per hour with the futuristic technology.

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Trump is switching off the EPA's invaluable public data service

President Donald Trump's war on science and the environment continues as his administration is set to switch off the Environmental Protection Agency's Open Data Web site this week. The data service is the United States government's largest civilian-linked data tool, according to The Independent, and offers information open to researchers on the climate, health, and environment.

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CO2 levels just reached 410 ppm - the highest in millions of years

Remember when carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere reached 400 parts per million (ppm)? That's number's old news now - concentrations just reached 410 ppm for the first time in millions of years. Scientists warn the increasing levels of carbon dioxide will only go down when we reduce our carbon emissions.

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Lithium-ion batteries made from recycled glass bottles store almost 4x more energy

A team of researchers at UC Riverside developed a low-cost way of turning disgarded glass bottles into lithium-ion batteries that store almost four times more energy and can last much longer than conventional batteries. This could mean significantly fewer charges for laptops, cell phones and electric cars. The team, led by Cengiz Ozkan, professor of mechanical engineering, and Mihri Ozkan, professor of electrical engineering at UC Riverside, asked themselves whether silicon dioxide found in waste...

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Hacienda San Jose Lavista is a fairytale retreat in San Miguel Allende

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Britain sees first coal-free day since the Industrial Revolution

For the first time since Thomas Edison opened the first power station in London in 1882, Great Britain functioned without any coal-fired power plants last Friday. The milestone marks the first continuous 24-hour period without coal since the Industrial Revolution. This isn’t the first time Britain has gone without coal for a significant chunk of the day, but before this, 19 hours was the longest continuous time that coal power was able to go offline. Instead of coal, National Grid...

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Kengo Kuma's Turkish art museum is made of stacked timber boxes

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Zaha Hadid Architects turn an old fire station into a sparkling port headquarters for Antwerp

The new Port House in Antwerp was created as a “sustainable and future-proof workplace” replacement for the former 1990s offices scattered around the city that had housed the port’s 500 staff. The need for expansion and consolidation came as no surprise—Antwerp is Europe’s second largest shipping port, transporting more than 200 million tonnes of goods via the ocean-going vessels and providing direct employment for over 60,000 people. The City and Port authorities selected a historic disused...

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Thousands take to the streets to march for science in cities around the globe

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets for Saturday’s March for Science, a series of rallies and marches held on Earth Day. Held in over 500 places across the world, the “celebration of science” was organized and attended by individuals advocating the use of evidence-based policy making in all levels of government, with climate change a major issue of interest. President Donald Trump administration’s recent budget cuts to major environment-related programs and his perceived hostility...

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Amber-tinted glass clads Gienckes extraordinary concert hall in Latvia

Liepaja, Latvia is making great strides in its efforts to construct a central cultural district for its residents. The centerpiece for this area is the stunning Great Amber Concert Hall, designed by Volker Giencke, whose walls are made of sparkling amber-colored glass. The cylindrical design of the hall is just as striking and inspirational as the events which occur inside. At the heart of the building lies the Great Hall, a venue which can hold up to 1000 guests for performances by the resident...

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Incredible 'Sea Organ' uses ocean waves to make beautiful music

Croatian architect Nikola Bašić was tired his war-destroyed home of Zadar being rebuilt with drab concrete structures so he decided to bring a little music back to the town. The architect's incredible nature-based instrument, the Sea Organ, is a set of 35 organ pipes installed in the town's marble jetty that make beautiful music as the waves lap at the coastline. Photo by Lisa/Flickr Installed in the large marble steps leading into the Adriatic Sea, the 230-foot-long sea organ, or Morske...

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VIDEO: Self-flying electric car successfully takes its maiden voyage

Forget the flying cars you've seen in sci-fi movies because the air transportation of the future is going to be way better than we imagined, and it is here today. Lilium Aviation has unveiled their all-electric, self-flying car. There are quite a few flying car prototypes driving, er, flying around right now, but Lilium sets itself apart with its electric engine and vertical takeoff, which the company successfully tested for the first time this week.

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Scientists will attempt to be the first to drill into Earth's mantle

A group of scientists wants to plumb the Earth for one of its last secrets. Researchers from Japan's Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology say they plan to be the first to successfully drill into the mantle, that is, the region sandwiched between the planet's outer crust and its inner core. Although the mantel makes up about 80 percent of the Earth's mass, much of it remains a mystery. "We don't know the exact [composition] of the mantle yet," researcher Natsue Abe, who works for JAMSTEC,...

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Why scientists will march in over 400 cities on Earth Day

Tomorrow scientists will march on Washington, D.C. and over 400 locations around the world. While organizers say the march was inspired by the success of the January 21 Women's March, they also emphasize their event is nonpartisan. Their march is a celebration and about "the need to respect and encourage research that gives us insight into the world." Related: Trump inspires 400 scientists to run for office

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Deadly new bird flu strain could lead to devastating pandemic

You probably haven't thought about the bird flu in a couple of years, but a new strain that resurfaced in China has the potential to be pandemic. The H7N9 virus only caused mild illness in poultry until recently; a genetic change means the new strain is deadly for birds and humans. This new strain has led to more human deaths than any others in any season since H7N9 was detected in people four years ago. Related: 162 people perished from H7N9 between last September and March 1.

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Elon Musk's latest company aims to make us cyborgs within the next four years

Elon Musk must have had a bunch of spare time, because he is now CEO of a third company: Neuralink. The San Francisco-based startup says on their website they are "developing ultra high bandwidth brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers." Basically, Musk wants us all to be cyborgs. Related: If you really want to dig more into the project, Tim Urban of Wait But Why wrote a 36,000-word explanation. About the piece, Musk said on Twitter, "Difficult to dedicate the time,...

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Tel Aviv's Gran Mediterraneo Tower blooms with with a lush vertical garden

Gran Mediterraneo combines different programs, including apartments, a hotel, an automated car park, public charging station, farming and public gardens, co-working spaces and spas. The automated public car park will operate as the first induction charging station for public and shared electric driverless vehicles in the city. Related: Bordeaux’ Canopia tower will be one of the tallest timber frame structures in the world The tower aims to renew the Tel Aviv skyline with its 'Unesco proclaimed...

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This insane giant traffic roundabout in England will make your head spin

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This man spent 36 years carving through mountains to bring water to his village

  In 1959, the small village of Caowangba in China’s Guizhou Province had a problem – a drought had dried up all the nearby water sources, and residents were forced to rely on a single well for drinking water. Even that single well was faltering, sometimes leaving the people of the town without enough water to go around. Worse yet, the town’s single rice paddy had dried up, making it hard for residents to access enough food. Something had to be done. But rather than give up and move...

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This gorgeous greenhouse-like home in the Netherlands soaks up daylight

This light-filled countryside villa in the Netherlands is a combination of a thatched cottage and glass greenhouse. Lochem-based Maas Architecten conceived the house as two contrasting volumes– one opaque, timber-clad, and the other as a transparent glass structure. The Modern Countryside Villa, located on the edge of the town of Berlicum in the Dutch province of North Brabant, has an H-shaped plan with contrasting wings that house different amenities. The timber-clad volume accommodates...

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Elegant bamboo bridge adds unexpected beauty to ancient Chinese town

Most bridges are boring pieces of infrastructure, but Chinese design firm Mimesis Architecture Studio breaks the mold with a hybrid bamboo bridge that adds sculptural beauty to China’s Jiangsu Province. Spanning Lake Taihu in Dingshu Town, the 100-meter-long Wuxi Harbor Bridge is a visual delight with its latticed bamboo structures that frame the road and reference the region’s ancient cultural heritage. Primarily known as the “China Clay Capital” for the rare purple clay found...

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Apples stunning spaceship campus revealed in new drone footage

Apple’s beautiful new campus nears completion and employees are set to move in this month. Videographer Duncan Sinfield’s got the latest visual scoop on the tech giant’s “spaceship” campus—officially named Apple Park—with his stunning drone footage of ongoing construction and a special nighttime close-up of the building interior. Hit the jump for the newest sneak peek into Apple’s futuristic campus. Drone pilot Sinfield has consistently provided the public with monthly...

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Elon Musk just announced plans to launch a Tesla pickup truck

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Apple announces plans to make all products from recycled materials

Apple is redefining how we make gadgets after announcing that it plans to close the loop on using raw materials. We tend not to realize how damaging our electronic devices are for the environment, but between mining for materials and the toxic effects when we dump them, they are bad news for the planet. Apple starting tackling the problem last year with its recycling efforts and now the electronics giant wants to only use recycled materials in its devices.  

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New plastic garbage patch discovered in Arctic Ocean

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch isn't the only place where plastic pollution is gathering in the world's oceans. An international team of scientists recently discovered a new garbage patch in the Greenland and Barents seas north of Norway. Between 100 and 1200 tons of plastic have concentrated there, threatening wildlife already grappling with climate change.

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Scotland's latest wind farm will help fund 500 new affordable homes

Scotland's Berwickshire Housing Association wants to capture the wind. By launching a new wind farm in the Scottish Borders, and selling the power to the National Grid, the charitable organization hopes to generate enough revenue to allow it to build 500 affordable homes over the next 25 years. Dubbed Fishermen Three, the 7.5-megawatt project at Hoprigshiels in Cockburnspath is a joint effort between BHA and the equally philanthropic Community Energy Scotland. Via the Guardian Photos...

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Scientists discover Antarctica is covered in rivers

  For decades, scientists have known that summertime brings liquid meltwater to Antarctica’s ice sheets. But until now, they’ve had no idea just how extensive the continent’s network of rivers, streams, ponds, and waterfalls really is. A new analysis by scientists at  Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory has found that warmer months cause far more extensive melting than previously thought.   That could be a problem as global temperatures continue...

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ExxonMobil wants a sanctions waiver for Russian oil project

The United States imposed sanctions on Russia back in 2014 after Moscow annexed Crimea. But it appears oil giant ExxonMobil would like to make an exception in the sanctions for their own profit. They're seeking a sanctions waiver to pursue drilling in the Black Sea with Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft. It seems U.S. sanctions are just too inconvenient for ExxonMobil. Related:

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This amazing light-filled tiny house packs big style for just $35k

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Living out of a van has never looked this good

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Huge "light cannons" funnel daylight deep within this ultra green eco city in China

A large oculus–light cannon– drives natural light into the floor plates of the new Nanjing Eco-Tech Island Exhibition Center located on the recently completed Nanjing Eco-Tech Park in China. The architects behind the campus, NBBJ, designed the center as an incubator for innovative tech and environmental companies. The Nanjing Eco-Tech Park includes an exhibition hall, office research and residential buildings. The Exhibition Center welcomes visitors a they approach the island from downtown...

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Conservation group names America's most endangered river

The Lower Colorado River is one of the United States' most vital waterways. Besides providing drinking water to 30 million Americans in cities such as San Diego, Las Vegas, and Tucson, the river also irrigates about 90 percent of the country's winter-vegetable supply. But it's in danger of being tapped out, according to American Rivers, an environmental group named it the most "most endangered" river in the nation. The reason is a simple case of demand outpacing supply. Coupled with the trend of...

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Times Square now has double the public space

The most visited destination in the United States now has double the public space—an amazing feat unimaginable just ten years ago. When New York City temporarily closed part of Broadway Street at Times Square to traffic and created a pedestrian plaza in 2009, many dismissed the experiment as foolish. But the removal of cars in favor of public space proved an incredible success and with the pilot project turned permanent, Times Square was forever reinvented. Today, the city announced the official...

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Europes tallest modular tower snaps together in north London

The last module has slotted into place on Europe’s tallest modular tower. Designed by multidisciplinary practice HTA Design LLP, the record-breaking Apex House is a new student housing development that rises to the height of 29 stories in the Wembley Regeneration Area. Completed in just 12 months, the modular high-rise makes use of highly advanced prefabrication techniques and boasts energy-saving systems to achieve a BREEAM rating of Excellent. Developed by Tide Construction and Vision...

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Newly discovered exoplanet may be the best place to search for extraterrestrial life

Scientists have found a planet that may be the best candidate yet for discovering life outside of our own solar system. Earlier this year, scientists identified seven planets orbiting a star that looked ideally-placed for hosting life, but we really don't know enough about those planets to say with any real conviction. On the other hand, LHS 1140b comes with more data that makes it an exciting and promising potential.

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Massive iceberg draws tourists to tiny Canadian town

A small town of around 500 people in Newfoundland, Canada was filled with tourists during Easter weekend. A massive iceberg appeared near the coast and photographers dashed to the area to snap photos. The iceberg's highest point is roughly 150 feet tall. Related:

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Solar Impulse co-founder aims to make electric aviation a reality with new company

Electric high-speed trains have been zipping passengers across Europe and Asia for decades. Now the era of affordable electric cars is beginning with the Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3. But what about aviation? Could the friendly skies one day joing electric trains and cars as an alternative to fossil fuels polluting the air and contributing to climate change?

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This tiny farm house on wheels starts at 63K

We’ve written before about Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, which handcrafts tiny dwellings for anyone interested in exploring low-impact living. One of our favorite designs is the new Farallon RV, a tiny home with a classic farmhouse aesthetic. Not only is this tiny home a beauty to behold, but it’s able to connect to standard RV water and electric hookups, making it a breeze to set up. The Farallon comes in several different styles with multiple floorplans, ranging from 218 to...

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Scientists use Martian dust to 3D print tools

Food and transportation aren't the only aspects of a mission to Mars scientists must consider. Limited cargo space means astronauts will need to make use of resources available on the red planet - like dirt. Four Northwestern University researchers were recently able to utilize Martian dust to 3D print building blocks and tools.

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IKEA unveils plan to lift 200,000 people out of poverty

When most people think of IKEA, the vision that comes to mind is usually one of affordable furniture and trendy home accessories. But what many people may not realize is that the company is also committed to some lofty social goals. In addition to the company’s work promoting sustainability, it turns out they’re also working on a plan to alleviate poverty for Syrian refugees and other disadvantaged people around the globe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJUhy13QNe4 IKEA recently...

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This spellbinding icy blue throne was 3D-printed by robots

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This crazy boot-shaped tiny house could only exist in Texas

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School bus retrofitted into solar-powered tiny home is just 25k

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GE develops hybrid jet engine and battery to supplement California renewables

California aims to obtain half of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030, and on March 23 solar and wind supplied 49.2 percent of power demand. It was an exciting moment for the state, but electric suppliers still face issues when the sun stops shining or wind stops blowing. So General Electric (GE) came up with a hybrid turbine to help supply power reliably for the supply gaps.

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Studio Gang designs massive paper tube Hive for the National Building Museum

The National Building Museum has welcomed giant ball pits, mazes, and icebergs into its historic Great Hall, and this year the Washington, D.C. museum will welcome yet another imaginative creation: the Hive. Architecture firm Studio Gang designed the latest installation for the Museum’s Summer Block Party series that commissions larger-than-life temporary structures. The massive Hive will be built from thousands of recyclable paper tubes stacked to reach 60 feet in height. Built with...

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Air-purifying pavilion uses plants to absorb harmful toxins in Hanoi

A green oasis has popped up in Hanoi, a city choked by smog. Hung Nguyen Architects designed and built the Pavilion of Origins, a greenery-draped structure that uses living plants to purify the air. Set on the terrace of a three-story house in Hanoi, the pavilion is minimal and modern with a simple palette of green leafy plants, white upcycled steed frames, and a light gray pebble floor. Hanoi ranks among the worst in the world for air pollution with traffic congestion blamed as the leading...

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14 awe-inspiring aerial photographs capture the beauty of the Earth

©Yann Arthus-Bertrand/Altitude Heart in Voh in New Caledonia "Heart in Voh" is a heart-shaped mangrove swamp in New Caledonia. Located in tropical coastal regions, these mangrove swamps contain rich habitat and help protect the land from storm surges and

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A mile-wide asteroid is flying uncomfortably close to Earth tomorrow

A mile-wide asteroid is about to swing by Earth tomorrow, making its closest pass to Earth in 400 years. Nicknamed 'The Rock' because of its massive size, the asteroid is barreling towards Earth at 73 mph and won't be this close again for at least another 500 years. Scientists don't know much about The Rock - it was only identified 3 years ago - but we do know that it is twice as reflective as the moon, so you might be able to watch it fly past on its way through the galaxy.

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7 biggest threats to the environment - why we still need Earth Day

Climate Change Climate change is first and foremost an issue because people can't even agree on whether or not it's an issue in the first place. Before we even get into the solutions, we all (regardless of political party) need to come to the realization

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BP oil and gas spill near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge under control

A BP oil and gas well in Alaska blew out late last week, uncontrollably spilling crude oil and gas just around 60 miles away from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The well was out of control through the weekend. The Arctic oil spill happened just days before the seven year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

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Taiwan is first Asian country to ban eating cats and dogs

Even abject carnivores in the West balk at the idea of raising dogs and cats for their meat, but East and Southeast Asian countries, particularly those mired in poverty, share those some qualms. As incomes, not to mention concerns over animal welfare, continue to grow in those regions, however, the practice is slowly but steadily on the decline. Taiwan is willing to take the next leap: outlawing it altogether. Legislature passed on Tuesday will make the island nation the first in Asia to ban dog...

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Tiny thermophotovoltaic device harvests energy from infrared wavelengths

Waste heat could be a valuable source of energy, and now two Duke University researchers have created a thermophotovoltaic device that could harvest that waste heat. The device's solar cells capture infrared wavelengths, and could allow us harvest heat near furnaces or use the heat coming from a car engine to charge the car's battery. Related:

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The Tesla Model S just got a tiny bit more affordable

Shortly after announcing that Tesla plans to cut its relatively more affordable Model S 60 and 60D from its lineup, the company revealed that it will be reducing the price on its new entry-level models, the 75 and 75D, by $5,000 to make up the price difference. It’s still $1,500 more than the previous model, but given that it retails for almost $70,000, that might not be a major issue for potential buyers. Those aren’t the only Model S variants to receive a price cut. The 90D’s...

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This playful Airbnb treehouse near San Francisco lets you sleep in a 150-year-old oak tree

A 150-year-old California coast live oak grows through this amazing treehouse– Bay area's only Airbnb treehouse. Linda and Doug Studebaker built the house as a cozy overnight rental in the backyard of their hillside property in Burlingame, California, and furnished it with furniture that give it an old fashioned feel that will allow you to live out your childhood dreams. Offering scenic views of the San Francisco Bay, Doug and Linda’s Treehouse is a private refuge nestled among the...

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San Diego's spectacular new Aquatic Center is a beacon to sailors entering the bay

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6 naturally-insulated cave homes that stay cool in summer and warm in winter

Cave homes have come a long way since prehistoric times. Far from primitive, many modern cave dwellings are surprisingly luxurious, comfortable, and beautiful places to call home. In addition to their head-turning location, cave homes tend to be very energy efficient thanks to their naturally insulating earth walls that keep the inside air at comfortable temperatures year-round without need for heating or cooling. We’ve rounded up six such abodes that could make you wanting a cave home of your...

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Crazy Texas tire fire demonstrates why America needs the EPA

100,000 tires caught fire in arid Odessa, Texas earlier this month. The blaze was too much for local volunteer firefighters to extinguish as the isolated area's closest fire hydrant is four miles away. The Environmental Protection Agency had to step in and help, showing the worth of such a government body right as it's under attack from some politicians.

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Black mountain cabin lights up like a lantern at night

Architect Tomislav Soldo designed a handsome mountain cabin that owes its existence to a fortuitously placed walnut tree. Set on a sloped site in the Croatian mountains, the 100-square-meter home was designed and built as an afterthought following the completion of a terrace beneath the shade of a walnut tree. Clad in Siberian larch painted black, the modern building features a ventilated facade and large windows that allow it to glow like a lantern at night. Located in Ogulin, the two-story...

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Street artist transforms dirty cars into animal art with reverse graffiti

Moscow’s filthy cars are getting a brand new look thanks to opportunistic street artist Nikita Golubev. Using reverse graffiti, a method of creating temporary art by removing dirt from a surface, Golubev etches amazing images of animals and other figures onto the sides of dirty vehicles. These unlikely works of art are part of his latest works in his “Dirty Art” series. Cars, vans, and large trucks are all fair game to Golubev, who uses his fingers and paintbrushes to wipe, scrape,...

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How Earth Day began and how it helps the planet

Earth Day is April 22nd, and to get prepared for the big day, here are a few Earth Day facts that you may not know. Founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in, the first ever Earth Day was held on April 22nd, 1970. Day

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For the first time, climate change has caused a river to completely reroute

For the first time in on record, a river has completely been re-routed thanks to climate change. A river in Canada's Yukon territory shifted from draining through the Yukon's largest lake and into the Bering Sea to draining into the Pacific Ocean below Alaska, in a shift that researchers called “geologically instantaneous." What makes this particularly concerning is that while shifting rivers aren't unheard of in the Earth's history, never before to our knowledge has a river re-routed so quickly,...

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Finland's Green Party says humanity must embrace nuclear power

Nuclear energy should be an option as humanity shifts away from fossil fuels, according to a recent opinion piece penned by four members of Finland's Green Party. The party strictly opposed the controversial fuel source in the past, but these four members say we're losing the fight against climate change and no longer have the luxury of picking between renewable energy and nuclear power. Related:

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NASA snaps worrying images of new crack in large Greenland glacier

One of Greenland's biggest glaciers could be in trouble. A Netherlands university professor noted a chasm in satellite images, and NASA's Operation IceBridge recently went over to check it out and captured photographs that don't look good. Scientists say the crack is in an unusual place, and aren't sure what caused it. Related: The chasm is near another rift, and if the two intersect, a chunk could break off.

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Green-roofed wooden tower in Lagos maximizes daylight and natural ventilation

This green-roofed wooden tower tops an existing housing estate in Lagos and features a perforated wooden envelope inspired by indigenous cultures of the area. Hermann Kamte & Associates designed this experimental structure as an alternative to the massive, concrete buildings dominating the city, and emphasises passive design principles that marry indoor and outdoor living. The building, designed as a proposal for Plan B: City Above the City competition, provides a variety of residential...

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San Francisco bike shop lets you trade in car for e-bike

Cars aren't as practical as public transportation or electric bikes for commutes in cities like San Francisco - but many people find the hefty price tag of an e-bike prohibitive. The New Wheel, a Bay Area bike shop, is working to get people out of cars and onto bikes by allowing patrons to trade in cars for an e-bike.

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This electric car charging tower can power up a fleet of EVs at the same time

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Solar-powered drone Skystation sits atop Trump World Tower in New York

This solar-powered drone skystation of the future sits atop an existing skyscraper in New York. Kayak architects designed the project as a proposal for the  Lafarge Holcim Competition and envisioned an innovative way to integrate air transport with existing urban environments, transforming roads into walkable, green public spaces. One of the concept images for the project shows how the Trump World Tower in New York would look with a drone station occupying its top floor. The Skystation project...

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Swinging robot inspired by sloths could help future farmers

Earth's population is already over 7 billion people and we'll need to produce more efficiently to feed a growing population. Robots could help us achieve the level of food production we'll require, and Georgia Institute of Technology scientists are working on an answer. Their robot, Tarzan, is inspired by swinging sloths, and could help future farmers monitor crops.

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Thailands first LEED Platinum vertical village to rise in Bangkok

Thailand’s wealthiest man, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has teamed up with architecture firm SOM to plan One Bangkok, a $3.5 billion project that will be first in Thailand to target LEED Platinum certification for Neighborhood Development. Located in the heart of the capital next to Lumphini Park, the 16.7-acre mixed-use development is one of the largest private-sector developments in Thailand to date. The “people-centric” project will include luxury amenities, public spaces, and sustainable...

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Gorgeous bamboo gridshell combines Cambodian design with mathematical forms

Mathematics is beautiful, a truth not lost on architects. Luca Poian Forms designed a gorgeous bamboo pavilion that draws inspiration from the Enneper minimal surface for its striking appearance. Conceived as a landmark structure for Phnom Penh’s Freedom Park, the pavilion combines innovative digital tools with low-tech and sustainable bamboo construction that also references traditional Cambodian design. Created as a submission for the Building Trust’s Camboo Bamboo Landmark Design...

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Create the perfect minimalist garden with these circular wall planters

Looking for a unique way to bring a little greenery to your home? Floral designer and gardner Kim Fisher has created  circular wall planters that look more like wall art. Lightweight and easy to hang, the minimalist wall planters are a gorgeous touch to any interior space. The planter frame are built out of a simple aluminum hoop and the interior bottom half is covered with heavy-duty plastic. Rocks, dirt and moss create a strong foundation for air plants and succulents inside. The...

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A green-roofed Hobbit home anyone can build in just 3 days

The Green Magic Homes are composed of prefab vaulted panels manufactured with composite laminate materials, confined by walls in reinforced soil. The structure are easy to assemble and features perforated flaps in order to screw and seal the components together. Related: Earth-Sheltered Formworks Farmhouse Rises in California’s Central Valley Because of this efficient technology, the designs can be adapted to any type of topography and customized to fit individual needs. The good thing...

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Glass-bottomed sky pool will be suspended 115 feet in the air

Want a rush of adrenaline with your morning swim? Ballymore developers have unveiled an amazing transparent “sky pool” that’ll make swimmers feel like they’re floating through the air in London. Described as the first of its kind in the world, a

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Add a skylight to any room with these amazingly realistic LED panels

Installing a skylight in a room with little light or no windows can now be as easy as hanging a picture, thanks to the amazing faux-skylights by Simar Design. The beautiful panels can bring the look of the sky- be it day or night- into any room. with of

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8 incredible parks created from landfills

1. Mt. Trashmore, Virginia Beach Talk about turning trash into treasure - the satirically dubbed Mount Trashmore went from being an abandoned landfill to becoming the Virginia's most visited park. Tony Hawk, among several other professional skateboarders,

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Viagra could be key to preventing the spread of malaria

Originally developed as a treatment for high blood pressure, the world's favorite "little blue pill" has an array of uses other than in the bedroom—it can treat prostate cancer, reduce pulmonary hypertension and even keep your cut flowers pert and a

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Elon Musk announces plans to debut a Tesla semi truck this year

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California's super bloom is so gigantic you can see it from space

Poppies, dune evening primrose, lupine, and other wildflower species are making California colorful again in this year's impressive super bloom. The state, which is finally drought-free, is receiving a burst of color from these wildflowers, and the crazy super bloom can even be seen from space.

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Researchers develop solar-powered device to harvest water in the desert

A solar-powered device could make water worries a thing of the past. Nine scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, and University of California, Berkeley designed a water harvester that can pull water from air even if humidity is just 20 percent. Chemist Omar Yaghi said, "We wanted to demonstrate that if you are cut off somewhere in the desert, you could survive because of this device." Related: Via The Independent Images...

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Scientists say we have 10 years to save Earth

Time is running out to protect Earth from the disastrous effects of climate change. An international team of eight researchers said we have just 10 years to save the planet. But their news isn't all bad: they've come up with a model for balancing carbon dioxide emissions with carbon sinks, like forests, to keep temperatures from passing the 1.5 degrees Celsius mark.

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Street artist constructs gigantic geometric portraits with reclaimed wood

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Senate Republicans could save methane rules from Trump

President Donald Trump is facing opposition to his rolling back of environmental regulations. Of course climate activists and Democrats are fighting back against the administration's attempts to undermine Obama-era rules on everything from fuel efficiency standards to preventing coal ash from dumped in rivers. On at least one Trump action however, it is Republicans in the Senate who are pushing back -- a bill to overturn a methane regulation for public lands has stalled in the Senate because, according...

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This garden house grows enough food for three generations of one family

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Gigantic "vending machine" skyscraper dispenses 3D-printed homes in Tokyo

This skyscraper of the future is a fully automated home dispenser in Tokyo. Growing and adapting to the city's housing demand, the Pod Vending Machine Skyscraper is constantly under construction –people can order a ready-to-use modular dwelling manufactured by pod printers installed on the top floor of the building. The innovative skyscraper, designed by Haseef Rafiei, received honorable mention at this year's eVolo Skyscraper Competition. The main idea behind the project is based on...

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Nigerian man invents cool jet car that operates on land and water

If you're ever in Lagos, Nigeria, watch for a quirky aero-amphibious jet car roaming the streets. Self-taught inventor Kehinde Durojaiye transformed junk into the jet car, which can operate on land or in water. Durojaiye hopes his invention will one day be a common sight across the country.

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Lush gardens hang from dramatic student housing proposed for Birmingham

An oasis-like residence has been envisioned for Birmingham’s growing, multicultural student population. Tapped by Chinese private equity fund PGC-Capital, London practice Architects of Invention created Garden Hill, a stunning proposal for student housing that draws inspiration from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Sky gardens and landscaped terraces cover the two staggered 25-storey towers joined together into a dramatic crescent-shaped volume. Proposed for a 7,500-square-meter site...

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Brilliant bamboo house uses ground water for natural cooling

This experimental bamboo home is helping to set the pace for sustainable growth in China. Milan-based Studio Cardenas designed Energy Efficient Bamboo House, a home with a minimal carbon footprint and Feng Shui-inspired construction. Located in the Longquan International Bamboo Commune in Zhejiang, the energy-saving abode uses locally available natural materials to create a cost-effective building that saves substantially on energy use. The architects built the house primarily out of...

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NASA announces alien life could be thriving on one of Saturn's moons

In a live broadcast today, NASA researchers announced the agency had uncovered the existence of some of the key ingredients necessary for life as we know it on Saturn’s icy moon, Enceladus. Scientists already knew that the moon had liquid water on the surface, due to the presence of geysers spewing water near the moon’s south pole.  Now, hydrogen has been detected in those jets of water, which suggests the strong possibility that Enceladus’s oceans could support microbial life. It...

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