Trump approves new pipeline that will go right under the US-Mexico wall

As if President Trump’s promise to build a wall on the United States-Mexico border wasn’t controversial enough, he recently approved the construction of a new pipeline destined to go “right under” the dividing landmark. The New Burgos Pipeline will carry up to 108,000 barrels of refined petroleum products each day and will cross the border between McAllen, Texas and Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. A joint venture between NuStar Energy LP and PMI, the announcement has, unsurprisingly, drawn plenty...

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Pavegen unveils world's first energy-harvesting smart street in London

An underutilized street in London's West End has been transformed into a colorful outdoor space exhibiting sustainable technologies, and right down the center runs Pavegen's energy-generating pavement technology. The company, which has been around since 2009, has seen their pavement that harvests power from footsteps installed in 150 projects, but now their pavement is part of what they describe as the world's first smart street. Walkers traversing the pavement can connect to an app and see how their...

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Elon Musk says first segment of LA tunnel complete

If you ever want to take on a crazy project and see results in a little over six months, call Elon Musk. He's already making progress on his stuck-in-traffic daydream of tunnels beneath Los Angeles. This week he tweeted The Boring Company's tunnel boring machine, cheekily named Godot, completed the first tunnel portion. According to Musk, we're "no longer waiting for Godot." Related:

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Green-roofed desalination plant is world's first to treat both fresh and saltwater

Desalination is an important component of Singapore's water supply, and the island country has a new desalination plant in the works decked out with green features. The large scale facility can treat both freshwater and saltwater, and according to Today Online and other local news outlets, it's thought to be the first one of its kind in the world. Related:

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Amazing tiny home with its own pirate treehouse is the ultimate woodsy getaway

If you've always dreamt of downsizing and giving up city live for a charming house in the countryside, this tiny house in Sonoma County is the perfect solution. Now on sale, the house comes with its own private pirate treehouse and a beautiful canopied deck that runs the length of the home and overlooks an adjacent creek. The 324-square-foot rustic house sits on the banks of Dutch Bill Creek in Monte Rio, located in Sonoma County's Russian River area. The property includes two sheds and a quirky...

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Aston Martin is releasing its first electric car in 2019

Aston Martin is known for creating some of the best sexy and powerful cars in the world, but times are changing. Today Aston Martin shoves large gas guzzling V8 and V12 engines under the hood of its models, but starting in 2019, something greener is going to come into the fold. Aston Martin has confirmed that its first electric car, the RapidE will be introduced in 2019. Two years ago, Aston Martin teased the idea of a fully-electric car with the RapidE concept and now Aston Martin is ready to...

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This interactive woven canopy at MoMA PS1 changes colors as the sun sets

Designed by Jenny Sabin Studio and debuting to the public June 29, Lumen is the winner of The Museum of Modern Arts and MoMA PS1’s 18th edition of the Young Architects Program and will serve as the setting for the 20th season of the Warm Up outdoor concert series this summer. The project integrates various disciplines, including biology, materials science, mathematics, engineering and design, to produce an artistic micro-climate that is both environmentally responsive and beautiful. RELATED:...

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China's largest bike share launches air-purifying bicycles for 20 million citizens

To clean the air of pollution and create a healthier environment for future generations, eco-innovator Daan Roosegaarde recently partnered with Chinese bike-sharing program ofo and leading Chinese design platform TEZIGN to make his smog-free bicycles available to millions of consumers. In the near future, 20 million registered users will be able to clean the air as they cycle, as Roosegaarde’s highly-anticipated Smog Free Bicycles inhale dirty air, clean it, then pour it back out as fresh air. According...

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Researchers find sunscreen becomes toxic when exposed to chlorine

Before spending time outdoors in the summer, most people are quick to reach for a sunscreen. While common wisdom tells one this is the right thing to do, new research reveals that slathering on sunscreen before swimming in a chlorinated pool can result in the concoction becoming toxic. In fact, chlorine mixed with suncream has been found to result in kidney and liver dysfunctions, as well as nervous system disorders. The study was conducted by Lomonosov Moscow State University and...

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Gorgeous light-filled Nike headquarters opens in New York City

Sports giant Nike just unveiled its stunning new headquarters in New York City—complete with a 4,000-square-foot, full-size indoor basketball court. Drenched in natural light and surrounded by enviable floor-to-ceiling views of the city, the Nike NYHQ offers creative open-plan workspaces across six floors at 855 Avenue of the Americas. The new office is studded with site-specific art, recycled materials, and a giant rooftop planter shaped into the iconic Nike swoosh that’s visible from the Empire...

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Worlds first porcelain courtyard opens at Londons V&A Museum

London’s world-renowned Victoria & Albert Museum has made art even more accessible to the masses with the completion of the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter. Set to open today, this beautiful and unique civic space includes the “first outdoor porcelain courtyard in the world” as well as a new subterranean exhibition hall. Designed by AL_A, this alternative museum entrance is the V&A’s largest architectural intervention in over a century. Created over the course of six years, the V&A...

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Lightyear unveils solar-powered car with a 500-mile driving range

A little known Dutch start up called Lightyear has just unveiled plans for a solar-powered electric car that has a 500 mile driving range. The Lightyear One is also an electric four-wheel drive car that can handle rough terrain and thanks to its solar panels, it can drive for months without having to be charged. “You can think of the Lightyear One as being as an electric car redesigned from the ground up to combine the best of solar cars and electric cars.”, says Lex Hoefsloot, CEO of Lightyear....

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Vancouver on track to kill wasteful single-use packaging

Vancouver, Canada wants to become a zero-waste city - no easy feat for an area with over 600,000 people. But as part of its Greenest City Action Plan, the city is exploring options to limit single-use packaging, like all those coffee cups, paper towels, or foam take-out containers littering our landfills. For example, this summer they're launching a pilot program to allow restaurants to fill take-out orders in reusable containers brought by patrons. Related:

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We have just 3 years to ward off climate change - new UNFCCC report

The year 2020 could be a huge turning point for our planet. If we don't stop our carbon emissions from continuing to rise by that date, according to an April report from multiple institutions, we likely won't be able to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. We only have three years left - but Mission 2020 laid out a six-step plan to show how we could meet perhaps the most pressing deadline in human history - regardless of who's in the White House. Related:

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Dwell Development's net-zero home in Seattle is packed with sustainable goodness

This 5-Star Built Green luxury home in Mount Baker features several sustainable elements, including a solar-ready roof, that make it net zero ready. The house, designed by JT Architecture for Dwell Development– Seattle's award-winning leader in sustainable home building– is perched on a peaceful hilltop in one of Seattle's oldest neighborhood and offers expansive views of the city. The design of the Mount Baker house is in line with the philosophy of Dwell Development and its net zero strategy...

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Pollution cuts solar energy production by up to 35%

We may be sabotaging our efforts to generate clean energy. New research from a team led by Duke University found polluted air may be reducing our solar energy output - by 25 percent.

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9 eco-friendly 'man caves' for dudes and dads to get away from it all

Giving devoted Dads a little space can go a long way. Some solitude, a place to tinker and build or read, and eco-friendly features make for inspiring and rejuvenating space, especially if he has a hand in building it himself. We’ve found 9 man caves, tiny homes, and cabins for when Dad needs a getaway (even if it’s just in the backyard). 1. Prefab, versatile backyard getaway The Backyard Room is only available in Australia at the moment, but, logistics aside, it’s the perfect solution for...

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This green-roofed castle home in England is cooled by the ocean breeze

With its thick undulating walls and green roof, this villa in England translates the architecture of traditional Celtic fortifications into the language of sustainability. Tonkin Liu Architects designed Ness Point House as a castle-like structure that protects its occupants for the elements while achieving a high level of energy efficiency. The house occupies a cliff top site in Dover, South East England, and functions as an airtight shelter that utilizes passive and active sustainable design...

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New map provides clues into 500-million-year mystery in Earth's past

1,000 to 520 million years ago, Earth's climate was undergoing dramatic changes. From icy extremes in what some have termed Snowball Earth, to warmer conditions as an increase in oxygen led to the Cambrian explosion of biodiversity in life, it's a period of the planet's climate history we know little about. Scientists recently created the first map ever of plate tectonics during this time - and they say the map could help us learn about how plate tectonics influenced other Earth systems during this...

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Kengo Kuma unveils nature-filled Eco-Luxury Hotel for Paris

Travelers to Paris can soon immerse themselves in a paradise of luxury and greenery at the Kengo Kuma-designed Eco-Luxury Hotel. Located on the banks of the River Seine in the Rive Gauche neighborhood, the plant-covered Eco-Luxury Hotel will deliver a breath of fresh air to Paris’ dense urban fabric. The building will be built of timber—a favorite material of Kuma—and punctuated with greenery that grows along the balconies, rooftops, interior, and ground level. Set along the Avenue...

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A Video I Liked on YouTube: Mobile App Development

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Amazing Dutch Windwheel is a green energy generator you can live in

The iconic Dutch windmill is getting a high-tech makeover with a big eco-friendly boost. Windwheel Corporation unveiled today their new designs for the Dutch Windwheel, a circular building set on the water that harnesses clean energy and houses private residences as well as public venues. Created for Rotterdam, the futuristic Dutch Windwheel aims to transform the city skyline and provide an eye-catching landmark that’ll serve as the new benchmark for healthy, sustainable design. First...

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California adds Monsantos glyphosate to list of chemicals known to cause cancer

Ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed Monsanto’s glyphosate — a key ingredient in its Roundup weed killer — to be "probably carcinogenic” in 2015, the agrochemical giant has fought back with a vengeance. For instance, after California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) attempted to add glyphosate to its list of cancer-causing chemicals last year, the corporation sued the organization. Now, after rounds of legal battle, the branch of California’s...

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ThyssenKrupp unveils world's first cable-free, horizontal-vertical elevator

The elevator was invented more than 160 years ago, and engineering firm ThyssenKrupp evidently thinks it's time to shake things up a bit. They've designed the MULTI system: a rope-less horizontal-vertical elevator that's drawn comparisons to the crazy sideways-moving elevator in Willy Wonka. And now they've brought their designs from paper into the real world at an 807 feet high test tower in Rottweil, Germany. Related:

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Pruitt met with Dow Chemical CEO before denying pesticide ban

If anyone is still hoping the Donald Trump administration will put the environment before industries, new reports kill that hope. Back in March the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided they wouldn't ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, a big money-maker for Dow Chemical Related: Trump saved a toxic pesticide - and then it poisoned a bunch of farmworkers

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Trump's EPA moves to kill Obama's Clean Water Rule

In the battle of Trump vs the environment, the environment has taken a serious blow after regulations giving the federal government better ability to protect out precious streams and wetlands were essentially killed yesteray. Trump's EPA took the first step in repealing the Clean Water Rule set into motion by Obama in 2015. The rule would have protected the drinking water of 1 in 3 Americans. Oil ally Scott Pruitt, head of the EPA, said: "We are taking significant action to return power...

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ESA unveils magnetic space tug to corall broken satellites drifting in space

Japan's experiment to clean up space debris earlier this year may have ended in failure, but the world's space agencies haven't given up on the problem yet. The European Space Agency (ESA) recently proposed using a magnetic space tug to sweep space clean. The method could potentially remove entire broken satellites from space. Related: Japan's experimental mission to clean up space junk ends in failure

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This high school in California embodies sustainability at every possible level

The new Center for Environmental Studies (CES) at Bishop O’Dowd high school in California is a laboratory classroom designed as a flexible indoor/outdoor learning environment. Siegel & Strain Architects designed the LEED Platinum and a Zero Net Energy certified building to support sustainability at every level while providing a flexible space for learning. The new facility is located at Bishop O’Dowd, a college preparatory high school in the Oakland Hills. Its goal is to prepare students...

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NASA's supersonic X-plane passes preliminary design review

The return of civilian supersonic passenger travel just became a big step closer to reality with NASA's announcement that the space agency has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) of its Quiet Supersonic Transport or QueSST aircraft design. The milestone clears the way for design and construction of the Low Boom Flight Demonstration (LBFD) experimental airplane, otherwise known as an X-plane.  

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Living green bridge keeps wildlife safe from a busy highway

This proposal for a bridge recreates the natural connection between two mountain peaks near Seoul in Korea. Blending seamlessly into its surroundings, the bridge provides safe passage for wild animals and references the traditional Korean garden pavilion. The structure, designed by team KILD –architects Ivane Ksnelashvili, Petras Išora and Ona Lozuraitytė– received first prize at the Yang Jagogae Eco-Bridge Design Competition. The bridge acts as an extension of two existing mountain slopes...

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Ethereal bubble building pops up in the middle of a Dutch forest

Berlin-based collective Plastique Fantastique placed a monumental inflatable pavilion amidst a dense forest in the Netherlands. Named Loud Shadows, the transparent structure offers a space for a variety of performances taking place on the island of Terschelling during the Oerol Festival in June. Loud Shadows was conceived as a joint project of Plastique Fantastique, Kate Moore, The Soltz, and LeineRoebana. It references the name of the festival, which means "everywhere' in Dutch, and the intent...

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Brand new island sprouts off the North Carolina coast

In an age of rising sea levels and shore erosion, the sudden appearance of new coastal land can encourage and inspire. Along North Carolina's Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a brand new island has emerged from the sea like a plant sprouting from a seed.

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COBE transforms former grain silo into a swanky apartment in Copenhagen

At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that there’s anything old about this swanky new high-rise in Copenhagen. But behind its modern steel facade is the skeleton of a 17-story former grain silo, the largest industrial building in the city’s Nordhavn (North Harbor), that’s been transformed into a modern apartment block. Designed by COBE, the adaptive reuse project transforms the silo into new residences with an industrial chic interior that pays homage to the building’s roots. The...

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Futuristic solar fabric canopy reacts to heat, sunlight, and movement

MoMA PS1 just completed one of its most experimental and coolest installations to date. The Long Island City-based contemporary art museum wrapped up construction on Lumen, an immersive and interactive installation made with solar-active canopies that glow at night. Designed by Jenny Sabin Studio, Lumen reacts like a living entity to light, heat, and movement, creating different engaging environments from day to night. Set to open to the public Thursday, June 29, Lumen will be on view...

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The world's most efficient 5-seater car is powered entirely by the sun

Forget electric vehicles, a team of students at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) recently developed a solar car for five occupants that is completely powered by the sun. Called Stella Vie, the vehicle stands apart because it is designed to carry five occupants and is more efficient than all solar cars before it. Even with fewer solar panels on its roof, the car is capable of a range of about 1,000 kilometers on a warm, summer day in The Netherlands. Stella Vie was named in...

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Chinese province runs entirely on renewable energy for 7 days

A province in China just showed it is indeed possible to source all of our power from renewable energy. Qinghai Province ran solely on solar, wind, and hydropower for a week. The province, which is home to over five million people, used up the amount of electricity that 535,000 tons of coal could have generated in those seven days - without all the air-polluting carbon emissions.

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Scientists discover water has not one, but two liquid phases

You know water exists as a solid, liquid, and gas. But you're wrong about that, according to an international team of 19 scientists. They found out liquid water actually has two phases - low and high density - and can fluctuate between them. While providing new information, the new research reminds us how much we still don't know about the substance covering over 70 percent of the planet. Related:

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Washington's new Tukwila Library is topped with a carbon-negative green roof

Architecture firm Perkins+Will announced the completion of their Tukwila Library in King County– a 10,000-square-foot building inspired by the city's diverse community where over 80 different world languages are spoken. The new library combines a variety of public spaces and sustainable design strategies, including a green roof with a negative-carbon footprint. The library, built for the King County Library System, is located 20 minutes south of Seattle in Tukwila, Washington. It features a...

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Gulf of Mexicos dead zone in 2017 could be the largest on record

When humans abuse the environment and dump nitrate-and phosphorous-heavy pollutants into rivers, lakes, ponds and the sea, oxygen-deprived “dead zones” form. This is exactly what has occurred in the Gulf of Mexico and is leading to the largest algae bloom in the world forming. Roughly the size of Connecticut, the substantial “dead zone” is the wake-up call consumers need to change their habits — hopefully before it is too late. https://youtu.be/5cj0JK_sipg Algae blooms, such...

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This tiny off-grid cabin in the UK is clad with reclaimed slate tiles

This rustic writer's retreat in UK's Snowdonia National Park has carefully arranged openings that capture small vignettes and views of the gorgeous windswept hills and grazing pastures of Mid Wales. Architecture studio TRIAS covered the Slate Cabin with local stone and slate tiles reclaimed from nearby farms, basing their design around local and historically significant materials. The cabin is set in a lush green valley surrounded by hills and pastures of the Snowdonia National Park. The structure...

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These amazing zero-waste buildings were grown from mushrooms

Could the buildings of the future be grown instead of built? Brunel University student Aleksi Vesaluoma has found a way to grow living structures using mushroom mycelium. Vesaluoma worked with architecture firm Astudio on her Grown Structures, which offer a waste-free, organic alternative to conventional construction materials.

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Tipping points accelerated climate change in the last Ice Age, new research shows

Could environmental tipping points really influence the Earth's climate all that much? A new study from an international team of four scientists says yes. Their study is the first to show that in our planet's past, gradual changes in carbon dioxide concentrations hit tipping points that then set off temperature spikes of as much as 10 degrees Celsius in only a few decades. Related:

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South Africas first Green Star museum is an eco-friendly literary treasure

One of South Africa’s literary treasures has transformed into an eco-friendly gem. Designed by Intsika Architects, the National English Literary Museum is the first five-star Green Star-certified Public & Education building in the country. Located in the university town of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, this eco-friendly museum meets impressive energy and water-saving targets, and also met social objectives through local job creation in construction. The 10,812-square-meter National...

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Ultralight NAWA sculpture continually changes its appearance throughout the day

Bionics, art, and public space merge in NAWA, a striking sculpture designed by Oskar Zięta of Zieta Prozessdesign for the European Capital of Culture 2016 celebrations. Created to match the celebrations’ slogan of “metamorphoses of culture,” this ultralight mirrored installation changes it appearance, which differs depending on where viewers stand and the time of day. The unveiling of the avante-garde sculpture on Daliowa Island of Wrocław in western Poland will take place on June 30, 2017. Inspired...

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The threatened Great Barrier Reef is estimated to be worth $42 billion

Due to unsustainable habits which are propelling climate change, the Great Barrier Reef — which is the largest coral reef in the world — is under immense environmental stress. As water temperatures rise, the coral expels algae living within, causing it to turn ghostly white (a phenomenon known as coral bleaching). Though consumers everywhere are changing their habits to reduce greenhouse emissions and prevent global warming from worsening, no one knows for sure how long it will take — or even...

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Cities rebel against Trump by posting climate data his EPA took down

Around two months ago the Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump took down climate change information that had been on their website. American cities decided they didn't have to live with that lack of data. Around 14 cities have reposted the archived information on their own websites - including major urban areas like Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Related: Trump to purge climate change from federal government

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Volkswagen may offer more electric cars than any other brand

Now that the "dieselgate" scandal is almost over, VW needs to revamp its image and find a new way to appeal to the "green" crowd. Diesel vehicles are now a dirty word, so VW is doubling down on another technology - electric cars. Over the past year VW has unveiled three new electric concept cars, which are a preview of its new family of electric cars, but a leaked powerpoint slide now reveals that VW is planning even more. VW recently revealed its electric car plans during a presentation, which...

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Macron and Schwarzenegger throw shade at Donald Trump's anti-climate stance

Donald Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" has become infamous - casually writing off the other 7.2 billion or so people on the planet. But recently elected French president Emmanuel Macron is calling on Earth's inhabitants to Make the Planet Great Again - and he got together with Trump foe Arnold Schwarzenegger to throw a little shade at America's president. Related:

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This green-roofed cultural center in Sweden doubles as a vibrant public square

This green-roofed cultural center in Gothenburg doubles as a vibrant public square. The new Culture House, designed by Sweco Architects, grows like an outcrop from the existing hill and blends with the square to form a unified welcoming space. It was chosen as the winning proposal at the competition for the design of the new culture house in Bergsjön. The project aims to combine different functions, weaving storytelling, knowledge and recreation together like a "basket of possibilities". Its...

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This amazing farm in a box can pop up on any city street

Living in the city can make it difficult to get fresh produce from local farms. Over the past decade, urban farming and community gardening have grown in popularity, with small gardens sprouting on top of skyscrapers. Finnish enterprise Exsilio Oy aims to make it as simple as possible for people to grow their own produce with EkoFARMER farming modules. EkoFarmer is a 13-meter long farming module that can be installed anywhere and requires only access to water and electricity outlets. Containing...

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This urban tree cleans as much polluted air as an entire forest

Air pollution might be invisible, but it results in 7 million premature deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). To scrub the air of harmful particulates, “CityTree” installations have been placed in locations such as Oslo, Paris, Brussels and Hong Kong. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the invention is said to have the same environmental impact as 275 urban trees. Developed by Berlin-based Green City Solutions, the CityTree is under 4 meters...

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Biodegradable PawPods: a better way to bury your pet

Burying a beloved pet is never easy. But PawPods offers a thoughtful, biodegradable option with their bamboo and rice husk pet urns.

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Brilliant woodland pavilion pushes the envelope of timber in tension

Architectural Association students of the Design & Make program are pushing the envelope on lightweight timber construction. In the program’s most recent annual project, students completed the Sawmill Shelter, an experimental pavilion that uses tension to hold the structure together and create a sturdy roof resistant to snow loads and wind uplifts. Located in Hooke Park of Dorset, England, the sculptural structure’s roof was built from locally sourced Western Red Cedar. The Sawmill...

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China breaks ground on first Forest City that fights air pollution

A pollution-fighting green city unlike any before is springing to life in China. Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, the first “Forest City” is now under construction Liuzhou, Guangxi Province. The futuristic city will use renewable energy for self sufficiency and be blanketed in almost 1 million plants and 40,000 trees—a sea of greenery capable of absorbing nearly 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide and 57 tons of pollutants annually. Commissioned by Liuzhou Municipality Urban Planning...

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Indian Railways to install rooftop solar panels on 250 trains

Some of the world’s most polluting cities may be found in India, but the country’s government, as well as private corporations, are working fastidiously to transition the economy into a more sustainable one. Indian Railways, for instance, seeks to install flexible solar panels and batteries to power fans and lights on 250 local trains. The intention is to reduce fuel costs and benefit the environment while lowering the company’s own emissions to meet government standards. The...

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The 2018 Nissan Leaf will feature semi-autonomous driving technology

We're just a few months away from the debut of the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf, but Nissan has decided to start letting some of the details out now. The biggest news besides a complete restyling and longer driving range, is that the 2018 Leaf will be offered with Nissan's new ProPILOT Assist autonomous technology. The ProPILOT Assist technology will give drivers the ability to let the Nissan Leaf take over the driving tasks on the highway, which includes accelerating, braking and steering controls....

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Waterstudio's floating sea wall harvests blue energy from crashing water

Hundreds of world leaders are gathered in Paris to hash out a deal to save the planet from future climate change, but in the meantime, Koen Olthuis and the rest of the Waterstudio crew are working on solutions that we can use today. The Blue energy floating sea wall is a floating breakwater that doubles as an energy generator. Called The Parthenon, the floating breakwater not only stems the crash of water pushing into a harbor, but harvests the tremendous energy a wall of water like that can generate. Waterstudio...

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Breakthrough algae strain produces twice as much biofuel

Scientists have been working since the 1970's to transform algae into biofuel. Now a new breakthrough could make this alternative energy source a more viable option. Researchers from Synthetic Genomics, Inc. and ExxonMobil were able to edit the genes of an algae strain so it's able to produce twice the lipids of its parent. Those lipids can then be turned into biofuel Synthetic Genomics says isn't that different from diesel we use today.

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Eviation Aircraft unveils all-electric aircraft with 600-mile range

Though flying via airplane is a fast and fun way to travel, it is one of the least environmentally-friendly methods to do so. That may soon change, however, as Eviation Aircraft (a member of NASA’s on-demand mobility program) recently unveiled the first prototype of an all-electric aircraft that has a range of up to 600 miles (965 km). Presented at the 52nd International Paris Air Show, the prototype will be ready to move into certification and commercialization as soon as next year. CEO...

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New research shows there may be 10 planets in our solar system

Don't get your hopes up - scientists aren't making Pluto a planet again. But there may be two other planets out there that we haven't yet discovered. Last fall researchers published a study on the mysterious Planet Nine, which could explain the unusual tilt of the sun. Now University of Arizona scientists think they may have found evidence for yet another planetary mass object - and it could be closer than Planet Nine. Related:

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Solar-powered Cloverdale house is made of reclaimed wood from a 1970s kit home

This solar-powered home in Cloverdale, California, features a large screened-in living space that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects reused the wood from the existing 1970s kit log home and utilized all of the existing site improvements to design and build the new 2150-square-foot house that has minimal impact on the environment. The owners of the property commissioned the architects to design a sustainable home that's easy to use and doesn't...

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Amazing elevated museum lets you stroll through the treetops in British Columbia

Several elevated gallery spaces of this angular museum meander through a forest in British Columbia. Canadian firm Patkau Architects designed the building to house a private collector's artwork and keep it safe from flooding. An elevated walkway leads to the main entrance of the building, positioned under an angular form clad in pale wooden slates. While the exterior facade, clad in black metal panels, gives the building an artificial appearance, the wood-dominated interior connects it to its...

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A beautiful "canopy of light" resurrects the Guangzhou East Railway Station in China

Guangzhou East Railway Station– one of the biggest railway terminals in China– has received an extensive makeover that introduced a beautiful "canopy of light" to the main entrance of the building and a series of amenities that meet the requirements of a modern railway station. Design firm Architectural design and Research Institute of SCUT renovated the landmark structure by introducing elements of artificial landscape and repairing the public spaces. The station, located at the north...

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Doctor's warn cities that LED street lights can cause serious health issues

Many cities have shifted to LED lights in a bid to be more efficient, but LED lights have another cost, and it comes at our health. This week, the American Medical Association issued an official statement, saying that cities need to consider resident's health when installing the bright lighting because it can cause damage to our sight and disrupt our circadian rhythms. Think of it as living with a bunch of giant computer screens blaring around your neighborhood, and you get the idea.

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Enchanting tiny home combines French rustic charms and modern luxuries

French rustic charms and modern luxuries come together in this beautiful tiny home on wheels. France’s tiny house company Baluchon has outdone themselves again in their latest build called the Ostara, a tiny home built on a six-meter trailer. Currently located near a horse farm in Toulouse, the light-filled timber abode looks surprisingly spacious despite its small size and sleeps two in a loft bedroom. Custom built for clients Nathalie and Sebastien, Ostara was named after the stable...

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Spiky sweets shop makes extraordinary use of the common traffic stopper

This new ice cream shop in Poznań, Poland is a treat for the stomach—and the eyes. Clad in nearly a thousand white traffic cones, this spiky mobile shop for LODOVNIA is the creative work of local studio mode:lina architects. The eye-catching facade shows off an extraordinary use of an ordinary object, and references the conical shape of the ice cream cone. Completed this month, the LODOVNIA ice cream shop is a 35-square-meter building currently docked in the heart of Poznań’s Stary Browar....

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The Netherlands is converting prisons into homes for refugees

Unlike the United States of America, the prison population and crime rate in the Netherlands has been steadily decreasing for years. As a result, the country’s government is repurposing correctional facilities into housing for refugees who are waiting to be granted asylum status — a process that usually takes a minimum of six months. Not only will the refugees not be required to work, they will be supplied with educational materials to learn Dutch, ride bicycles and build connections within the...

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Sweden passes law to become carbon neutral by 2045

Sweden just took a huge step to become a cleaner, greener country. Their parliament just passed a law - 254 to 41 votes - to slash carbon emissions all the way down to zero by 2045. The move makes them the first country upgrade its goal since the 2015 Paris Agreement. Related:

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132-year-old lobster returned to ocean after living in tank for 20 years

Bet you didn't know it's National Lobster Month, but Hempstead, New York does, and they released a lobster long held in captivity back into the ocean. Louie the Lobster is 132 years old, but he's spent decades at Long Island restaurant Peter's Clam Bar. Now the 22-pound lobster will get to live out the rest of his life in the wild. Related:

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UN releases inconceivable new estimate of Earth's 2050 population

Right now there are 7.5 billion people on Earth - and counting. But the world in 2050 will be even more packed, according to new United Nations (UN) projections. This week they released the World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision report - and estimate there could be nearly 10 billion people on the planet in a little over 30 years. Related:

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World's greenest and healthiest office crowned in Washington, D.C.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) headquarters in Washington DC, designed by Perkins+Will, has been named the greenest and the healthiest office on the planet! The project, dubbed "the living laboratory", received both LEED and WELL Platinum Certification under WELL Building Standard. The 8,500-square-foot office space features human-centric design elements that reduce stress, increase air quality, mask sounds and regulate the body’s physiological processes. Employees have no...

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Astrophysicist warns asteroid strike is not a matter of if, but when

Humans have done a pretty good job of trashing the Earth all by ourselves, but we don't often stop to consider external threats - like asteroids. A 1908 asteroid explosion over Siberia ravaged 800 square miles, and Queen's University Belfast astrophysicist Alan Fitzsimmons said another asteroid collision is simply a matter of time. He's calling for better preparation - since most of us don't ever think about asteroids as a true threat. Related:

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Three stacked spruce 'shoeboxes' reimagine a 1934 house in Ljubljana

This renovated house in Ljubljana, Slovenia, has three shoebox-like volumes stacked and shifted to create pleasant overhangs and terraces. Ofis Arhitekti renovated an existing house designed by architect Emil Navinsek in 1934 as a home for his two elder sisters who lived together. The new structure draws upon the existing house floor plan and combines the original textures and materials with concrete, metal and wood. The house is located on a street built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s, with...

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INTERVIEW: Meet Eric Lundgren, who broke the world record for EV range with a car made from trash

Eric Lundgren beat the range of a Tesla with a trash car powered by Nintendo batteries.

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Canada celebrates sesquicentennial with world's first glow-in-the-dark coin

On July 1, 1867 the British provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Canada (which became the provinces of Ontario and Quebec) united to form the new Dominion of Canada, a process known as Canadian Confederation. During the next 150 years America's neighbor to the north has given the world maple syrup, ice hockey, Jim Carrey and Justin Beiber. Now, in celebration of Canada's sesquicentennial Royal Canadian Mint has released world’s first glow-in-the-dark coin in circulation.  

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Elon Musk-inspired Hyperloop Hotel could be the future of travel

Imagine zipping between cities in mere minutes—all from the comfort of your hotel suite. That’s the futuristic vision of the $130 million Hyperloop Hotel, a proposal built upon Elon Musk’s Hyperloop One high-speed train system currently in development. Designed by University of Nevada, Las Vegas graduate architecture student Brandan Siebrecht, the Hyperloop Hotel envisions seamless transport between 13 cities with a proposed flat fee of $1,200. The visionary Hyperloop Hotel won the...

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SCAD students save a piece of American history with vintage train car restoration

The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)’s award-winning tradition of historic preservation hit another home run for Preservation Month. SCAD students salvaged a piece of American history that would have otherwise disappeared when they restored of a rare 1911 wooden passenger train car. The students turned the railroad preservation project into an educational opportunity and intentionally left parts of the train car in its found state to teach visitors about the preservation process. Owned...

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This giant nest for humans lets you curl up and get away from it all

Although getting a nest might sound like a crazy idea, this is actually something you can do. Gufram, an Italian furniture manufacturer based in Barolo (Piedmont area), can offer you a real, and surreal, human-size nest La Cova in which you will feel yourself better than anywhere else. This “place”, rather than an object, will provide you with a sense of warmth and protection. Radical design La Cova, that literally comes with two eggs (pillows), is a huge piece made of polyurethane foam and...

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EPA to eliminate 1,228 employees by August - including dozens of scientists

Though 97 percent of scientists agree that climate change is a real threat — one that poses risk to the wildlife, environment, and humans, the Trump administration maintains that global warming fueled by unsustainable habits is a “hoax.” As a result, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Scott Pruitt, has taken a massive hit. In addition to scrubbing climate science from the agency’s website, the EPA has ignored advice from agency scientists while issuing regulatory decisions....

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The Tesla of solar electric yachts launches in New Zealand

The future of boating is electric. That's what Dutch company Soel Yachts says, and they're bringing electric travel to the seas with their SoelCat 12. The sustainably-powered yacht is kind to the environment not simply in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, but in the reduction of noise pollution as well. Related:

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This Louisiana craft beer pioneer 'went green' long before it was cool

Abita Brewing Company has been a tastemaker since 1986, both in terms of craft beer - you've probably sipped their Purple Haze - and sustainable technology. Before Heinekin opened a carbon neutral brewery or Sierra Nevada installed a Tesla Powerpack system, Abita invested in clean tech just because they felt it was the right thing to do. Inhabitat visited brewery headquarters in Abita Springs, Louisiana and spoke with President David Blossman and Director of Brewing Operations Jaime Jurado about...

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Renewables will reign supreme by 2040, latest BNEF report shows

Renewable energy is on track to take over the world, if Bloomberg New Energy Finance's predictions are correct. This month they released their annual New Energy Outlook report, which reveals 51 percent of the world's power generation could come from renewables by 2040. During the next 23 years, 72 percent of the $10.2 trillion spent on new power generation will go into solar power and wind power. Related:

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Seattle's beloved Space Needle slated for much-needed makeover

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Architects transform 150-year-old Slovenian hay barn into a stunning contemporary home

OFIS Architects have converted an old hay barn in Slovenia into a gorgeous living space. The barn was originally used to house cattle on the first floor and store hay on the upper level, but had been left empty for years. To convert the space into a comfortable loft space without sacrificing the building’s local vernacular, the architects were determined to use as much as the existing structure as possible.   Related: Architects transform an old hay barn into a stunning minimalist...

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Volkswagen confirms it's bringing back the Microbus

Volkswagen has been teasing Microbus fans for years about the idea of introducing a new Microbus. Back in 2001 the first Microbus concept brought back nostalgic memories of the 1960s and then more recently VW teased us again with the Bulli concept and this year with the I.D. Buzz concept. Even though the earlier concepts never lead to production models, the I.D. Buzz concept is now reportedly headed to the production line. Auto Express reportedly spoke with VW CEO Herbert Diess who confirmed...

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Singapore's jaw-dropping new airport has the world's largest indoor waterfall

The world's largest indoor waterfall is currently being built in Singapore's new Jewel Changi Airport extension, designed by Safdie Architects. The 131-foot-tall waterfall, conceived by water design firm WET, will be the centerpiece of the Forest Valley, the airport's lush indoor garden nestled under a large glass dome. The waterfall, dubbed the Rain Vortex, will be housed in a huge glass toroid, and will fall though the hole in the middle of the structure. At night, choreographed light...

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Peek inside Bloombergs sustainable new headquarters in London

Former Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg’s eponymous company is moving into the heart of London with the help of Foster + Partners. The renowned British architecture firm designed the new 3.2-acre Bloomberg site with approximately 500,000 square feet of sustainable office space illuminated with natural light and naturally ventilated with a large living green wall. Set to open this autumn, Bloomberg’s new European headquarters focuses on the creation of healthy, collaborative...

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Cleverly layered compact dirt walls mimic ice cream cakes in this Tokyo patisserie

Dirt may seem an odd material choice for an upscale patisserie in Tokyo, but design studio nendo playfully pulls it off with style. The Japanese designers layered compacted soils of varying colors to mimic the layers of an ice cream cake. The earth walls lend the “à tes souhaits!” shop a sense of warmth and contrast beautifully with the glass-and-steel facade. Located in the trendy Kichijoji neighborhood in Tokyo, à tes souhaits! is a small and elegant shop specializing in ice...

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Dibdo Francis Kr's rainwater-harvesting 2017 Serpentine Pavilion unveiled in London today

Diébédo Francis Kéré's 2017 Serpentine Pavilion debuted in London today. The pavilion is inspired by the culture of Kéré's home village of Gando in Burkina Faso even as it plays with experimental construction techniques. The 2017 pavilion was unveiled on a perfectly sunny day, but once it rains, visitors will be able to enjoy a waterfall as the roof both protects visitors from the water and collects it for eventual use in parkland irrigation. Related: Kéré, who runs the Berlin-based...

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IKEA is launching its virtual reality app this fall

Ikea's been playing with augmented reality (AR) for a few years now - in 2014 they released an AR catalog so shoppers could see what furniture would look like in their homes without ever leaving their couch. Now they're teaming up with technology giant Apple to create an AR app. Leader of Digital Transformation at Inter Ikea Michael Valdsgaard claims this will be the "first augmented reality app that will enable you to make buying decisions." Related:

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NASA identifies 219 new planet candidates - and 10 potential 'Earths'

Our knowledge of the universe just expanded significantly, thanks to NASA's Kepler space telescope. The exoplanet-finding machine allowed the agency to add 219 new planet candidates. 10 of those planets are around the size of Earth and are around the range from a star where water might pool on a rocky planet's surface. Related:

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South Korea to throw out any plans for new nuclear reactors

South Korea currently obtains around 30 percent of their energy from nuclear power, but with the election of a new president the country seems ready to shift away from that power source. President Moon Jae-In - who campaigned on a platform of phasing out nuclear energy - says he will toss out plans to build new reactors and won't extend the lifespan of existing ones in the country. Related:

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Solar-powered Tonke Camper brings a hint of nostalgia to off-grid living

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South America's first luxury sleeper train is a traveler's dream come true

Related: You won’t believe the interior of Japan’s jaw-dropping new train “We design journeys,” explains Inge Moore, founder of Muza Lab, “and with Belmond Andean Explorer, we have distilled the romance, nostalgia and freedom of the train voyage. The train is a place of transition where time seems to slow down between the departure and the arrival. Our vision was to design somewhere to ponder and dream, a space where the beauty of the land can infuse the soul.” + Muza Lab +...

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Michelin unveils airless 3D-printed tires that last virtually forever

 

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Forgotten ancient city recently found in Ethiopia offers new insight into country's history

Research in Ethiopia has largely centered around early humans, without much attention paid to ancient Islamic sites. But now new findings from the University of Exeter go deeper into the country's rich history to reveal thriving international trade between the 10th and early 15th centuries. Legends surrounding the forgotten city recently unearthed whisper it was once the home of giants.

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Decrepit lumberjack shack transformed into a beautiful retreat with minimal site impact

A decrepit lumberjack’s shack has been transformed into a beautiful light-filled weekend getaway just outside of Montreal. Local studio YH2 led the renovation of the shack, renamed La Colombière, turning the simple one-story building that lacked running water into a cozy three-story retreat with all the luxuries of home and minimal landscape impact. When the owner Suzanne Rochon commissioned YH2 for La Colombière, she required that the renovation not expand past the shed’s existing...

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Luxury tree house lets owners hide away in a Cape Town forest

Not all tree houses are rustic backyard projects—some, like the stunning House Paarman in Cape Town, take the typology to luxurious new heights. Designed by South African studio Malan Vorster, this one-bedroom getaway is a modern interpretation of the forest and blends in with its surroundings. The compact cabin is elevated off the ground and immerses guests into the tree canopy with views overlooking the forest and a quartet of square reflection pools. The freestanding House Paarman...

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Shocking investigation reveals 70,000 dogs in Bali murdered and served to tourists every year

Each year 70,000 dogs are brutally killed in Bali, according to an investigation spearheaded by Animals Australia. The animals are strangled, bludgeoned, or poisoned and then fed to tourists who think they're eating chicken meat. Animals Australia estimates seven times more dogs are killed in Bali yearly than in the Yulin Dog-Eating Festival in China. Related:

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New study reveals plastic pollution in the Antarctic is 5x worse than expected

We know about plastic pollution in the Pacific Ocean, and even in the Arctic Ocean. But scientists thought the Antarctic was relatively free of plastic until a recent study from the University of Hull, Científica del Sur University, and the British Antarctic Survey. Researchers discovered the levels of microplastics in the area once thought to be pristine are much greater than expected. Related:

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Ingenious hand-pump Scorkl lets you breathe underwater for 10 minutes

Scuba diving can be intimidating; there's a lot of equipment you have to maintain and use just right to explore an underwater world. But new product Scorkl allows the experience of scuba diving with more of the ease of snorkeling. Only a hand pump is necessary to refill the underwater breathing device that's roughly the size of a water bottle. Related:

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Elon Musk says LA mayor open to The Boring Company's tunnel network

Elon Musk's ambitious side project - creating a tunnel network beneath Los Angeles to curb traffic - appears to be going well. Over the weekend he tweeted he's had promising conversations with mayor Eric Garcetti about. The mayor even briefly mentioned Musk's project in a recent interview. The Boring Company Related: Elon Musk reveals boring tunnels are for the Hyperloop + The Boring Company Via Engadget Images via

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Gorgeous Washington barn house marries rustic elements with modern style

This gorgeous American barnhouse in Washington is the fruit of four years of collaborative architect-client labor. Seattle-based SkB Architects worked together with clients Charlie and Tracey Brown to design and build the Manson Barn, a large and modern multipurpose farmhouse from the ground up. Crafted with local materials, the gambrel structure puts a modern twist on traditional American barns and frames stunning views of the Cascade Mountain Range. Located within twelve acres of apple...

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Beijing's futuristic new subway stations are straight out of Blade Runner

Related: "Our solution started from rolling a paper to wrap a pen, the 2 favorites of an architect. The curved paper jerked at the two ends, seemed to be towed by the pen, the same way the cladding by the rails to give the sense of orientation and movement. The minimum envelop cladded the platform with an overlapped roof on the top to form a rain-screened ventilation gap letting go overheated air in summer, and material changing from metal panel to glazing panel at the two triangle corners on...

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You can now buy a village on the Isle of Skye heres how

If you’ve ever wanted to own a village, now is your chance. Mary’s Cottages, located in Elgol on the Isle of Skye, is up for sale and for the right person, could be an enchanting getaway.  Marketed as a “lifestyle business,” the village includes four traditional Scottish blackhouses that have been restored in addition to the owner’s modern five-bedroom house — complete with pitched, tiled roof that blends in with the surroundings. In each of the traditional Scottish houses,...

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Solar-powered Colorado school houses a sun-soaked learning environment

It’s hard to compete with the gorgeous views of Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, but architecture firm Studio B succeeded in complementing the landscape with their redesign of the Aspen Community School. Recipient of numerous AIA Colorado awards, the Aspen Community School is a light-filled learning environment in Woody Creek, a remote village northwest of Aspen, Colorado. Powered by rooftop solar panels, the new building is a renovation and expansion of an existing school for children from kindergarten...

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SOMs diagrid glass tower rises like a Chinese paper lantern in Beijing

A glittering glass lantern has risen in Beijing. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) designed the Poly International Plaza, a three-tower complex located midway between the Forbidden City and the Beijing Capital Airport. The main and tallest tower draws inspiration from Chinese paper lanterns for its continuous diagrid pattern that shimmers like a jewel and helps lower the building’s energy footprint. Winner of two 2017 Architizer A+Awards, the Poly International Plaza was completed in...

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Elon Musk releases 15-page manifesto explaining how humans will colonize Mars

Long gone are the days of dreaming about space travel and seemingly impossible inventions, thanks to science and geniuses such as Elon Musk, fantastical goals are turning into everyday realities. In fact, Musk — the founder of PayPal, Tesla, and SpaceX — recently unveiled a 15-page paper that goes into great depth explaining how humans will successfully colonize Mars in the near future. Published in the journal New Space, the paper details the realistic costs per person, possible engineering...

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Federal court rules Trump's Dakota Access Pipeline approval violated the law

Injustice has been a common theme of the Standing Rock Sioux's battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline, as they faced arrests, eviction at gunpoint, and tear gas. But the tribe said this week they just won a 'significant victory' in court. A federal judge said the United States Army Corps of Engineers did not conduct an adequate study of the environmental risks associated with the oil pipeline. Related:

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Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion

Amazon is taking on the organic food market after announcing a $13.7 billion deal to purchase Whole Foods. The retail giant announced today that it was buying Whole Foods for $42 a share, as yet another step for the company to move into physical retail stores. The announcement comes just one day after it was revealed that the company has - ironically - filed a patent that blocks shoppers from checking online competition while shopping in a retail store. Amazon says that it doesn't aim...

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France aims to roll out world's first autonomous high-speed trains within 7 years

High-speed trains in France could soon be driverless, if the country's national railway operator SNCF has anything to say about it. They aim to test what they call drone trains in 2019, with the hope all the country's high-speed TGV trains could run autonomously around four years after that. SNCF President Guillaume Pepy said if the project is successful, they will be the world's first operator to run a high-speed autonomous train. Related: China

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FOLKK puts a sustainable twist on handcrafted products by Balkan artisans

A group of Belgrade-based designers are on a mission to revive centuries-long craftsmanship of Balkan artisans through sustainable production and use of locally available materials. Working under the auspices of Nova Iskra design hub, FOLKK initiative tackles the issue of rural exodus by allowing local makers to sustainably produce homeware design products such as kilims, pillows, wooden plates, knitting and serving boards. Envisioned as a decentralized network, FOLKK connects designers and makers...

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Artist wraps vintage steam locomotive in 39,000 square feet of aluminum foil

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Scientists report enormous Texas-sized melting in Antarctica

A recent snowmelt event in West Antarctica could provide scientists with more information to understand how climate change will alter our world. A team of scientists from American and Australian institutions documented widespread melting that happened in 2016, precipitated by largely by warm winds from El Niño. An unusually warm summer didn't help either. We know warm waters are melting ice shelves in Antarctica, but this event was one of the first instances where researchers were able to document...

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London could be getting its first ultra-green, tidal-powered school

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Gorgeous Japanese-inspired reading nook breathes new life into a Frank Gehry-designed home

A slice of reading heaven has been inserted into this Frank Gehry-designed home in Los Angeles’ Sawtelle Japantown. Local studio Dan Brunn Architecture gutted and renovated the 1970s house named Hide Out with a minimalist aesthetic that pays homage to Gehry’s original design. Commissioned by a pair of art collectors, the stylish home disrupts its art gallery-like feel with large walnut surfaces that add warmth and even carve out an enviable reading nook by the garden. Formerly owned...

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100% recyclable materials make up these low-impact monastery huts in Italy

Edoardo Milesi & Archos designed a series of minimalist monastery guesthouses that reflect the monastics’ ascetic lifestyle in the Siloe community. Located in the province of Grosseto in central Italy, these huts are built entirely of recyclable materials and are elevated off the ground to ensure low impact on the beautiful rural landscape. The Monastery Complex of Siloe comprises five guesthouse units set outside monastery grounds against a hilly backdrop crisscrossed with trails. Each...

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Revolutionary solar paint creates endless energy from water vapor

Thanks to Australian researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, a revolutionary solar paint that can produce endless amounts of energy has been created. The researchers’ findings, which were published by Science Daily, explain that the innovate paint draws moisture from the air and splits it into oxygen and hydrogen. As a result, hydrogen can be captured as a clean fuel source. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUFQf871vUI The paint contains a recently-developed compound that looks...

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15 innovative designs that blew our mind at NY Design Week

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U.S. just generated 10% of electricity from solar and wind for the first time

Would anyone still like to claim renewable energy can't power our countries? It may take a while, but America is getting more and more of its energy from renewables, according to data from the United States Energy Information Administration. In March the country obtained 10 percent of total electricity from solar power and wind power. Related: The sweet moment California

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Incredibly rare two-headed porpoise found in the North Sea

Only nine examples of conjoined twins have been found among cetaceans, according to Erwin Kompanje, curator of mammals for the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. So he jumped at the chance to study a rare specimen of conjoined twin harbor purpoises caught the end of May by Dutch fisherman. But what happened next was a scientist's nightmare. Related:

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Atlanta makes rainbow crosswalks permanent as a symbol of unity

A visual symbol of pride will remain a permanent part of the urban fabric of Atlanta, Georgia. In 2015 during Atlanta Pride Week, the city installed a rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue, and on the anniversary of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting, Mayor Kasim Reed just made the colorful crosswalk permanent. Related:

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Reflective arrow-shaped studio is a futuristic space for displaying art

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With Bios Urn's public launch, everyone can grow a plant with their loved one's remains

Many people today seek an alternative to the toxic burial industry, if the interest in Bios Urn is any indication. The company, which introduced its concept around 2005, lets people grow plants in the ashes of loved ones. They recently celebrated their public launch and in the last few months have received hundreds of orders for their Bios Incube, an incubator for their urn. Related:

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The minimalist Yoshino Cedar House was built entirely out of locally-sourced timber

"Every detail of the structure inspires connection to the people of Yoshino and their underlying traditions." Related: + Go Hasegawa + Samara Via Dwell Go Hasegawa, Samara, Yoshino Cedar House, japan airbnb, cedar homes, timber homes, japan rentals, japan tiny homes, japanese architecture, community-run centers japan,

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Global coal production falls 6.2% in the biggest decline in history

U.S. President Donald Trump may believe coal is the future, but newly-released statistics by BP Statistical Review of Energy state otherwise. According to the data, global coal production fell by an astonishing 6.2 percent last year — the largest annual decline on record. Additionally, consumption decreased for the second year in the row, dropping 1.7 percent. In wake of these findings, it should come as no surprise that once again, renewables were the fastest growing energy source, growing by...

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Dreamy treehouse hidden by Woodstock offers magnificent Catskills views

A perfect getaway surrounded by nature is hidden away near the town of Woodstock. UK-based Antony Gibbon Designs crafted this blissful retreat, called Inhabit Treehouse, that’s nestled within dense forest less than a two-hour drive from New York City. Built from locally and sustainably sourced reclaimed timber, Inhabit treehouse offers beautiful and cozy digs with stunning views of a lake and the Catskills mountain range beyond. Built for a family with plans of opening the treehouse...

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MVRDV to upgrade historic French city with modern, ecological design

France’s historic Bordeaux World Heritage Site is getting a modern ecological refresh thanks to prolific Rotterdam-based firm MVRDV. Working together with local architecture studio Flint, the architects unveiled Ilot Queyries, a pilot project for a new neighborhood that combines the European city’s historic qualities with eco-friendly and contemporary features. The dense and mixed-use masterplan not only calls for modern architecture and green space, but will also include solar panels, an integrated...

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San Francisco is too expensive - so this couple hit the road in an amazing renovated van

Related: + Via Business Insider Van living, converted van, tiny home living, tiny homes on wheels, transportable homes, van conversion, van design,

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New self-driving electric RoboBuses are launching in Finland this year

The world is becoming increasingly automated, and a new self-driving bus in Finland is evidence of this. Beginning in the fall of 2017, the Finnish capital will launch a new bus line that is self-operated and electric. A press release details that the Helsinkin RoboBusLine “represents a shift from an experimental phase to regular, scheduled public transit service with self-driving buses.” Not only will the self-driving vehicles reduce the costs of transportation and improve access to public transit,...

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Damaged Oakland fire-storm house transformed into a naturally cooled residence

California-based Terry & Terry Architecture rebuilt an existing 1991 firestorm house in Oakland as a beautiful residence offering obstructed views of San Francisco Bay. The architects designed Skyline House for a young family who wanted an open-plan home with a direct access to a garden. The house sits on a property dominated by large redwood trees, which inspired the use of timber cladding and other natural materials. The designers started off by working with the existing floor plan. They...

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Michigan health department head charged with involuntary manslaughter over Flint crisis

Flint, Michigan is still grappling with the water crisis - just a few months ago in March mayor Karen Weaver said it may be two years before locals will be able to drink water from the tap without using a filter. Now in a breaking development the state's health department head Nick Lyon has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The charge makes Lyon the highest-ranking Michigan official charged in connection with the crisis. Related:

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'Eighth natural wonder of the world' may have been rediscovered after 131 years

131 years ago, the eighth natural wonder of the world was thought to be lost in a volcanic eruption. Researchers weren't sure what had happened to the Pink and White Terraces at Lake Rotomahana in New Zealand, but now two scientists think they've found evidence the terraces survived the eruption, and think they could even be excavated to dazzle the world once again. Related:

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