Breezy home design for artist couple boasts a green roof of succulents

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Reward offered to identify Mojave burro killer

It seems like an idyllic life for the 120 burros living free in California's Mojave Desert. Until some deranged miscreant comes along and murders one-third of your community. Such a person has picked off 42 members of the Clark Mountain herd since May. Now the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and animal rights groups have pooled their funds to offer nearly $60,000 in reward money. "The cruelty involved in shooting these burros and leaving them to die warrants prosecution to the fullest extent of...

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Trailhead Ambassador Program enhances hiking in Oregon

Instead of simply griping about miscreants, some parks and wilderness areas have developed constructive ways to educate the public and make recreation safer and more fun for everybody.

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Rural, modular home in Mexico allows for a wide variety of configurations

Not only is Casa Hilo a flexible, low-cost, modular construction, but it is also a model for sustainable rural home design in that its materials (including locally made adobe) were chosen to create a strong thermal mass to withstand Mexico's harsh summer climate.

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Find vegan restaurants using Yelp's updated, personalized app

Feel like feasting on a batch of sweet potato fries and a thick soy milkshake? Maybe a tempeh sandwich from the best vegan cafe in your 'burb? Yelp’s updated, personalized mobile app makes finding a vegan restaurant near you easy.

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High-tech public toilets proposed for San Francisco can recycle rainwater for reuse

The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) has crowned SmithGroup the winner of its design competition for public toilet proposals.

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Millions of acres of Alaskan rainforest may be opened for business

As Amazon wildfires blaze, the world’s largest intact temperate rainforest faces a wholly different threat: corporate exploitation.

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KFC partners with Beyond Meat for vegan chicken nuggets

KFC’s legendary Colonial Sanders and plant-based meat might not sound like a match made in chicken heaven, but the chain is keeping its fingers crossed. KFC and Beyond Meat recently shook things up in the quick service restaurant by whipping up a limited one-off test sampling of its Beyond Fried Chicken nuggets, a combo of both companies’ products for select fans. Related: Lucky KFC restaurant-goers at a Georgia location got to sample the crispy nugget alternatives and boneless...

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Artist submerges 24 portraits underwater to raise attention about our plastic waste

It's common knowledge that our oceans are suffocating because of our addiction to plastics. But there are some eco-warriors, like Austrian artist Andreas Franke, who are determined to bring more visual attention to the burgeoning issue, all in the name of saving our planet.

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Striking LEED Silver-targeted tower to rise in the heart of Philadelphia

The heart of Philadelphia will soon be transformed with Schuylkill Yards, a $3.5 billion master-planned neighborhood in University City that will include two ground-up mixed-use towers, one of which will target LEED Silver certification. Developer Brandywine Realty Trust recently unveiled designs for the pair of towers — dubbed the East and West Towers — designed by global architecture firm Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). The glass-enveloped buildings will combine modern design elements with historical references, from color palettes inspired by the traditional materials common in the area to the window typology of the old Pennsylvania Railroad railcars.

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Couple's tiny home 'Ohana' overlooks picturesque Vancouver

At just 100 square feet, the Galiano 100 is a tiny home affectionately dubbed “Ohana,” meaning family in Hawaiian, by its owners. The compact house overlooks the Strait of Georgia and the twinkling lights of downtown Vancouver.

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Brazil turns down international aid for Amazon wildfires

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is busy tweeting and arguing with French president Emmanuel Macron while enormous Amazon fires burn.

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Railway heat to be repurposed to warm London homes this winter

Besides riding the railway, or 'tube,' to go from one end of the U.K. to another, some North Londoners will benefit from excess heat generated by the Northern Line by year's end with a new initiative to reuse this heat to warm hundreds of houses and businesses in Islington.

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Behind the scenes at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Gwyneth stands upright, supported by one member of her medical team as another scrapes what looks like blue cotton candy out of cracks in her shell with a pointed metal tool. The yellow slider is stoic, silently opening her mouth, whether wishing to bite or scream I can’t tell. She’s endured a lot of medical attention at the Georgia Sea Turtle Rescue Center since being hit by a car on Jekyll Island. The impact fractured both her carapace and her plastron—that is, her top and bottom shells. My...

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Heatherwick Studio breaks ground on undulating plant-covered development in the heart of Tokyo

London-based design practice Heatherwick Studio has  begun construction on a stunning redevelopment project in Toranomon-Azabudai in the heart of Tokyo. Commissioned by the Mori Building Company, the key feature of the luxury mixed-use scheme will be a “gigantic planted pergola”—an undulating building wrapped in glass and covered in greenery. Spanning an area greater than eight hectares, the site will also include a series of modern high-rises and a large 6,000-square-meter central landscaped...

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Green-roofed community center champions sustainable design in London

In the heart of London, the Phoenix Garden — an acclaimed refuge for urban wildlife and greenery — has gained an award-winning beacon for sustainable design.

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Trail use by outdoor enthusiasts is driving out an elk herd in Colorado

Home, home on the range? Not so much for an elk herd near Vail, Colorado. Unfortunately, the number of elks among this group has dropped off dramatically, and it could worsen if outdoor enthusiasts continue scaring them away.

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Nestl plans to bottle 1.1M gallons of water daily from natural springs in Florida

In Ginnie Springs, northern Florida, Nestlé is battling local humans and turtles for their water supply.

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This self-sustaining planter doesn't require sunlight for plants to thrive

With temperature control and easy setting adjustments, the Mygdal Plantlight is an option for every home or office.

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Casa I combines traditional courtyard typology with modern construction in Chile

Rooted in a tradition of embracing outdoor space, the residence — simply dubbed Casa I — is also decidedly modern in design and construction.

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Engineers invent origami-inspired self-watering pots that are made from 100% recycled materials

Engineers design flat pack self-watering plant pot Related: + POTR POTS Via BBC POTR Pots, flat pack self-watering plant pot

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Could the Florida Aquarium save 'Americas Great Barrier Reef?'

Researchers at Tampa’s Florida Aquarium announced that they have managed to make a group of coral reproduce two days in a row. This is the first such successful attempt at Atlantic coral reproduction in a lab setting and could have important implications for saving barrier reefs.

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G7 summit: Fashion companies make a pact to protect the planet

Known as The Fashion Pact, a group of 32 major luxury brands, labels and companies, such as Adidas, Burberry, Kering, Hermes, Nike, Prada and Puma, shared its ideas to improve sustainability in the fashion industry at the G7 summit from August 24 to 26.

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Mixed-use complex aims to minimize heat gain with greenery in Saudi Arabia

Avci Architects has created an upscale, mixed-use complex in the coastal city of Al Khobar that is carefully oriented to maximize natural cooling.

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Cheer Project creates zero-waste products from pine needles

Cheer Prokect is a 100 percent bio-based and biodegradable material made from pine needles that can be incorporated into a variety of products.

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This off-grid tiny cabin in the Australian wilderness is just what you need for a late summer getaway

If you've been stuck at your desk all summer, now is the perfect time for a little break, and this beautiful tiny cabin in Australia is just the place to get away from it all.

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Giraffes win CITES protection

Delegates at the World Wildlife Conference in Geneva voted to list giraffes on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

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$87M wildlife bridge in California will be a haven for mountain lions

Mountain lions in Southern California will have a safer place to roam by 2023 thanks to an $87 million bridge being designed northwest of Los Angeles and spread out above the busy 101 Highway.

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Tesla solar panels now available to rent

If you’ve been looking to cut your electric bill down by installing solar panels but didn’t want to shell out the often-big price tag Tesla may have the answer – rent them. Tesla describes its solar panels as “low profile design with integrated front skirts and no visible mounting hardware,” according to its website. It’s hoping to offer homeowners a better option with renting the streamlined panels while boosting slow sales. Related: Solar panels essentially draw their...

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MVRDV breaks ground on Pixel, a mixed-use development that embraces indoor-outdoor living

Designed to encourage community building and enjoyment of the outdoors, Pixel will comprise seven mid-rise towers of varying heights grouped around a central plaza.

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This home made of broken bricks features a series of rolling green roofs

The house is both resilient against the severe climate and open to take advantage of the vast natural landscape that surrounds the building.

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Zaha Hadid Architects undulating riverside promenade doubles as a flood barrier in Hamburg

Zaha Hadid Architects has raised both the cultural cachet and the storm surge barriers in the German city of Hamburg with their recently completed upgrade to the Elbe River promenade and flood barrier at Niederhafen. Designed with an undulating shape that mimics the ebb and flow of tides, the revamped promenade reconnects the river to the surrounding urban fabric and boosts the popular riverside walkway appeal with a modern redesign large enough to accommodate a wide variety of groups, from pedestrians...

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Wildfires are decimating the Amazon rainforest at unprecedented rates

Amazon wildfires have reached an all-time high in Brazil following a significant increase in deforestation.

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Spiders are becoming aggressive thanks to climate change

Hurricanes Katrina, Andrew and Harvey … Just the names can instill fear, anxiety and stress in humans. But what about spiders can powerful hurricanes or other extreme weather patterns associated with climate change alter their behavior patterns? Yes, in time it is possible, so says Alan Alexander Little at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who lead a team of researchers in Canada and the United States to explore 211 colonies of the Anelosimus studiosus spider reside. Related:...

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This Eco Villa in Utrecht produces all of its own energy through solar power

Dutch architectural practice Studio Public has carved out a slice of eco-friendly bliss in Houten, a nearly car-free suburb in Utrecht.

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Vertical forest buildings designed by Stefano Boeri set to center new Cairo Administrative district

In a world of high population growth, it’s increasingly difficult to find adequate housing, and green space is diminishing throughout most urban areas. But when Cairo began developing a new administrative capital area architects and designers jumped into the planning with vertical forest block buildings. Italian architect Stefano Boeri collaborated with Egyptian designer Shimaa Shalash as a local partner, as well as landscape agronomist Laura Gatti to create three, seven-story buildings including...

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Ochis Coffee releases a new line of sunglasses made from organic coffee grounds

It’s time for 2019 fashion updates with a brand new line of sunglasses made from organic coffee grounds.

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Washington's wolf population is down to 122 after a pack is shot by state hunters

Washington’s wolf population has dropped to 122 after a pack of four were killed by state hunters on August 16 near a ranch in rural Ferry County.

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Are bioplastics better for the environment or a waste of time?

There has been massive pushback against the use of plastics over the past few years, including single-use plastic bans in cities all over the world. In response, industrial innovators have responded with a new product – bioplastics – that seems like the perfect solution. It looks and feels like plastic, but its made from plants, so it’s good for the environment. Right? Turns out, the answer is much more complicated, and most likely its just a case of greenwashing. What are bioplastics? Traditional...

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Wisconsin plans to go carbon-free by 2050

If all goes according to plan, Wisconsin residents will be using 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2050.

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A rustic wood cabin from the '70s is remodeled into a charming getaway

The original ChAlet Cabin was built onto a patch of land in Donovaly, Slovenia in the 1970s. Since its original construction, the wood cabin had fallen into almost disrepair. The shutters were misshapen and splintered, the bottom had been damaged by the elements and the paint was faded and peeling. Rather than completely tearing down the structure, the decision was made to focus on the property’s sustainable features and improve upon them to create an updated rustic cabin that continues to embody...

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Backlash: EPA halts use of deadly 'cyanide bomb' traps

Almost as quickly as the Environmental Protection Agency announced its temporary interim re-authorization of M44s or “cyanide bomb” traps it has now permanently banned them due to backlash. The decision has made environmentalists and others opposed to the deadly traps happy. Related: “I’m thrilled that the EPA just reversed its wrongheaded decision to reauthorize deadly cyanide traps,” Collette Adkins, carnivore conservation director at the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity,...

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Save the environment by pooping less, says Bolsonaro

Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro recently suggested that people could save the environment if they moved their bowels less frequently.

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Curvaceous bicycle bridge brings new life to Copenhagens harbor

Copenhagen has once again cemented its title as the best bicycle city in the world with the completion of the Lille Langebro cycle and pedestrian bridge.

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A playful home built of recycled materials takes in sunrise views in Ecuador

Built largely from recycled materials, the home that architect Daniel Moreno Flores recently completed for an artistically inclined client in Ecuador oozes playfulness and creativity as well as a reduced environmental footprint.

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Greenland's ice sheet lost 197 billion tons of ice in July

What melts faster than an ice cream cone on a sweltering summer day? Greenland’s ice sheet.

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Chattanooga becomes first 100% solar-powered airport in US

Tennessee’s fourth largest city, Chatanooga, becomes the first American airport to be 100 percent solar powered – and joins only a handful of airports who claim the same across the world.  The $5 million dollar project has been seven years in the making and was funding by the Federal Aviation Administration. “This is a momentous day for the Chattanooga Airport as we complete our solar farm and achieve a major sustainability milestone,” said Terry Hart, president and CEO of the Chattanooga...

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Two years after Hurricane Harvey, Houston infrastructure goes green

Flood experts are hopeful that some of the money from a designated "Rainy Day Fund" will be channeled into nature-based solutions known as green infrastructure.

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Passive solar school in Indonesia celebrates the natural landscape

In the Indonesian city of Tangerang, Jakarta-based design studio RAW Architecture has completed the School of Alfa Omega, a new school that emphasizes a connection with the outdoors.

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13 fun and sustainable activities to enjoy before summer ends

The dog days of summer linger from early morning until late into the evening, providing plenty of opportunities to play, travel and work in the yard. If you’re focused on making sure those summer activities are earth-friendly, we’ve brainstormed some ideas to get you into the great outdoors without leaving a heavy footprint in your wake.

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Bee kind to bees, celebrate National Honey Bee Day

The holiday on Saturday, August 17 is a good time to show extra support for these winged creatures, as they play an important role in producing our food.

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The 'tipping point' has arrived as temperatures rise in 70 US counties

Looks like the heat is on this summer … even in Alaska thanks to what has been referred to as the “tipping point.” Apparently, the warnings about 2 degrees Celsius of warming — or the global average forewarned against in the 2015 Paris Agreement centered on climate change -- has hit some places in the United States pretty hard. Related: For example, according to the Washington Post the fastest state to experience such warming is Alaska which has seen a recent increase of...

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Forgotten urban spaces get new lives as beautiful gathering areas on Skid Row

Brooks + Scarpa has revitalized a couple of unloved service courtyards and a debris-filled alley into beautiful outdoor gathering spaces.

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MVRDV designs a Dutch office building covered in potted plants

MVRDV has unveiled designs for the Green Villa, a striking mixed-use building draped in greenery for the Dutch village of Sint-Michielsgestel.

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Helsinki launches a sustainability app for the city

The app helps users decide on activities, transportation options and shops by toggling specific sustainability filters to find choices that best suit their preferences and meet environmental metrics.

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Cities replace citation fees with school, pet supply donations

In many cities around the country, getting a parking ticket is an opportunity to do good. Police departments in cities from Anchorage Alaska, to Las Vegas to Woodstock Virginia allow parking violators to pay for their tickets by donating school or pet supplies to local schools or shelters. “Nobody likes to get a parking ticket. But if you can pay it forward and give a donation of school supplies that will help somebody, it kind of makes it less bad.” Said Las Vegas city spokesman, Jace Radke. Vegas...

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Digging deeper for climate solutions: deep-root GMOs could feed world and store carbon

Scientists are experimenting with new genetic modification technology that will “supercharge” plants to enhance what they are already recognized for excelling at – sequestering carbon. As the world scrambles to find innovative mitigation solutions, plants have been doing what they quietly perfected over millions and millions of years – taking carbon from the atmosphere and converting it into carbohydrates, energy and oxygen. A recently published study shows one plant biology institute’s...

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Energy-efficient home uses recycled heat to reduce C02 emissions

The Lane End House by PAD studio incorporates natural building material and sustainable solutions to increase energy-efficiency. The resulting design creates a passive home with a smaller environmental footprint and a focus on sustainability.  The exterior of the house contains balcony areas that act as solar shading for the property, complete with thoughtfully-places openings to create a greater distribution of natural ventilation to rid the home of intense heat during the hot Summer months.  Landscape-wise,...

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Greenery-filled renovation rethinks Indonesian colonial architecture

The house, which has been handed down three generations, has been updated to meet the needs of the new family while paying homage to historical elements.

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Coca-Cola to offer Dasani water in aluminum cans and bottles to reduce plastic waste

Could green be the new blue? The Dasani bottled water brand hopes so.

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Kids are hungry for books about eco-activists, in what publishers call 'the Greta effect'

The soaring popularity of the feisty, outspoken environmental advocate – who is only 16 – has caused a rise in young people seeking stories about saving the planet. Publishers coin the new trend the “Greta Thunberg Effect” and are turning around children’s book about climate change in record time. Publishers have pumped out books across a range of topics related to the environment, from endangered species to climate change, and sales have doubled in the last year, according to Nielsen...

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Can GreenBelly meal bars power you through an outdoor adventure? We put them to the test

We tried three different GreenBelly meal bars to put the flavor and nutritional claims to the test.

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Babylegs the inexpensive, educational way to monitor ocean plastic pollution

Do you have plastic in your nearby waterway? If you want to find out, you can collect a sample for testing using Babylegs, a trawl for monitoring ocean plastic.

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Certified Passive House in New York generates all of its own energy

In New York’s Hudson Valley, a beautiful new beacon for sustainable, net-zero design has taken root.

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Delaware becomes first 'no-kill' state for animal shelters

Delaware has recently been named the first and only "no-kill" animal shelter state in the country.

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Trump administration moves to weaken Endangered Species Act amid global extinction risks

It’s no secret that endangered species around the globe continue to face extinction, and the dilemma could get worse with the recent revamp of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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DIY natural cleaners for every household chore

These DIY cleaners are safe for your home, your family and the planet.

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Geothermal-powered bus station will use anti-smog blocks to fight pollution

The Polish city of Lublin will soon be home to an environmentally friendly bus station that not only offers a new and attractive public space, but also combats urban air pollution. Designed by Polish architectural firm Tremend, the Integrated Intermodal Metropolitan Station in Lublin will be built near the train station and aims to revitalize the area around the railway station. The contemporary design, combined with its environmental focus and green features, earned the project a spot on World Architecture...

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Sculptural, tree-filled tower supports sustainable urbanism in Singapore

Designed with a mix of boutique retail and office spaces, the skyscraper champions the firm’s ideas of “sustainable urbanism.”

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As ocean temperatures rise, so does mercury exposure in seafood

In case there weren’t already enough reasons to limit global warming to less than 1.5 degrees Celsius, a new study released in Nature reveals that even a 1 degree increase in ocean temperatures leads to a significant increase in mercury exposure among fish — and the people that consume them.

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EPA reauthorizes use of 'cyanide bombs' to kill wild animals

The lives of many coyotes, dogs, foxes and other wildlife in the United States could be in danger.

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This zero-waste espresso machine is powered by human strength

In searching for an option that fulfills our love for coffee without creating waste and consuming a lot of electricity, we found ROK.

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MASS Design crowns a 1920s houseboat with a timber luxury lookout

After meticulously renovating a 1920s houseboat into a home for two, a pair of clients reached out to multidisciplinary studio MASS Design to craft the houseboat’s crowning achievement — a bespoke interior for the old wheel house at the top-end of the boat.

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Award-winning B-Austin Community Project champions communal and sustainable living

Solar collection, EV charging, and gray water recycling are just a few of the environmentally features offered at B-Austin Community Project, an innovative mixed-use development designed by local design practice Clark | Richardson Architects. Created with the goal of becoming one of Austin’s greenest buildings, the co-housing project considers more than just energy-efficiency—the health and wellness of its occupants have also been prioritized in the design. The mixed-use complex was awarded with...

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Improving air quality in Europe could reduce asthma cases for children

Asthma among children — close to 67,000 new cases — is hitting home in 18 European countries because of small particulates contaminating the air, according to a new report. But a number of those cases could be prevented yearly if the particulates were reduced to appropriate levels.

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United Nations report finds climate change is a major threat to global food supply

Humanity is having a hard time feeding itself, and it is only expected to get worse thanks to the climate crisis.

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A guide to going green for the back-to-school season

As summer comes to a close, it's time to gear up for the school year — sustainably. Here are some tips.

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Designer turns cellulose into plastic-free, biodegradable sequins

In a bid to make the fashion industry more sustainable, designer Elissa Brunato has developed the Bio Iridescent Sequin.

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Glowing, celestial-inspired shelter communes with nature in Denmark

The Munkeruphus Art Museum on the coast of Denmark has recently gained a striking new addition — the Observatory, an organic pavilion by Danish designer Simon Hjermind Jensen.

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Germany proposes a meat tax increase to improve animal welfare and curb climate change

German residents may soon find themselves paying more for steaks, pork chops and sausages.

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Beyond's 'Meatless Marinara' sub coming to Subway

Fast food franchise Subway is jumping on the plant-based meat bandwagon with a meatless meatball sub coming to you soon.

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Sustainable Central Park with energy-producing trees unveiled for Ho Chi Minh City

In addition to historical references, the visionary park will also integrate sustainable and futuristic “trees” engineered to provide shelter, harvest water and generate solar energy.

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BloomingTables offers a "living table" that's furniture and a terrarium all in one

Scientists, doctors, naturalists, and pretty much everyone else agree that plants in your home and office are good thing. Not only do they add visual appeal, but they make a space feel cozy and natural. Plus, there’s that thing about cleaning up the air. Thanks, plants. But, it’s often difficult to find enough space to display plants in an appealing way so the designers of BloomingTables decided to do something about it with an double-duty table and plant stand.  BloomingTables offer...

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Sustainable RAUM Pavilion can be continually reused or recycled in Utrecht

Utrecht's burgeoning cultural hotspot at Berlijnplein (Berlin Square) has recently gained the RAUM Pavilion, a new sustainable meeting space for makers and creatives. Designed by Amsterdam studio Overtreders W, the temporary structure serves as an events venue for exhibitions, lectures, and workshops. Following circular economy principles, the movable pavilion can be easily disassembled and rebuilt elsewhere, or the materials can be reused, recycled, or composted. The pavilion is constructed...

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U.S. loses 24 million acres of natural land

Mother Nature might be ticked, because the United States is losing land fast.

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McDonald's new paper straws: thick, soggy, hard to recycle

The fast food chain’s paper straws introduced a year ago to keep in tune with “protecting the environment” are hard to recycle, even more so than its previous plastic straws.

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A new mural in Italy addresses affordable, clean energy

Italian coffee company Lavazza has commissioned artists to paint murals based on sustainability. The latest, by Barcelona-based artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada, now graces a building in Turin, Italy. The eye-catching mural addresses the goal of affordable and clean energy.

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The Lightyear One electric car uses solar panels for a boost of energy

The new generation of electric cars is on its way with the Lightyear One, a vehicle capable of using solar energy to charge while on the road.

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A new eco-minded neighborhood in Utah ski resort emphasizes land stewardship

On a Utah ski mountain, a new neighborhood is bucking the trend of gaudy, environmentally insensitive construction that has long dominated Mountain West resorts. For their first completed project in the United States, Canadian architecture firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple recently finished phase one of Horizon, the first pre-designed neighborhood on Powder Mountain, Utah. With eight cabins now complete, the village—which will consist of 30 cabins—has been designed to follow passive solar principles...

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Google promises carbon neutral shipping and recycled plastic products

In an attempt to keep up with customer demands and industry competitors, Google has announced a loose plan to reach carbon neutral shipping and incorporate more recycled plastics into their Made by Google products. These products include Pixel phones and Pixelbooks as well as Google Home speakers, phone cases and charging devices. Google did not give a specific timeline for carbon neutral delivery but plans to increase their use of cargo ships instead of air vessels. The corporation announced a pledge...

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San Francisco airport bans all plastic water bottles

The San Francisco airport (SFO) has become the first airport to announce a full ban of plastic water bottles throughout its stores and restaurants.

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See the forest for more than the trees why reforestation isn't working

New evidence reveals that most of the countries with large-scale tree-planting programs are actually developing tree plantations, which might help the economy but fail to sequester the carbon that the countries originally pledged to.

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Wherever you go, the Layover Travel Blanket has you covered

Even if you’re lucky enough to scare up a blanket on a commercial flight anymore, it’s a thin, likely germ-filled scrap of fabric that leaves you debating whether to cover your top half or your bottom half. The inventors of the Layover Travel Blanket have solved this problem while incorporating sustainability along the way.  The Layover is a packable travel blanket that can be used in planes, trains, automobiles, at the stadium, or on a camping trip. It has some features you’d expect...

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A modernist home in Brazil brings a tropical garden indoors

Designed by São Paulo-based architecture firm BZP Arquitetura, the Casa Flamenco is a modernist home that makes the most of its lush, tropical setting.

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Largest nature reserve in Niger threatened by oil development

One of the largest nature reserves on continental Africa will soon be destroyed by the China National Petroleum Corporation in the name of oil exploration and economic development.

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These waterproof shoes are made of recycled coffee grounds

Each pair of #RENS includes the equivalent of 21 cups of coffee and six plastic bottles.

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FDA approves Impossible Burger sales at grocery stores

Impossible Burgers are approved for sale in grocery stores starting September 4.

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A native meadow green roof camouflages a low-impact Hamptons home

When a husband and wife purchased five acres of bluff top property overlooking the Peconic Bay in the Hamptons, they knew from the beginning that landscape preservation would be a major focus of their future home. To bring their vision of an environmentally sensitive residence to life, the couple turned to Mapos, a New York-based architectural studio that they had worked with previously. By treading lightly on the site, the architects crafted a modernist multigenerational family retreat—the Peconic...

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Green-roofed luxury home blends historic Spanish influences with contemporary design

In between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountain range in northern Spain lies Casa VN, an energy-efficient luxury home that pays homage to the region’s historic heritage.

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Shark fin soup on menus of nearly 200 restaurants, despite state bans

On land, the world is tuning in for Shark Week celebrations, but out in the oceans, the reality for sharks is much more grim.

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Satellites show hope for Brazil's disappearing Atlantic forest

A hopeful new report shows a decline in deforestation in Brazil's lesser known forest, the Mata Atlântica, but the threats still remain.

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Do people in tiny houses live more sustainably?

A new investigation into the habits of tiny house residents reveals that living in smaller houses encourages people to adopt more sustainable habits across the board.

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Energy-efficient greenhouses surround the new French Open tennis court

Plants from around the world are flourishing in four curved greenhouses in an unexpected place — directly behind the spectator stands of the new Simonne Mathieu tennis court at Roland Garros, home of the French Open.

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This funky, hobbit-like home is immersed in lush greenery

Channeling Mother Nature into built form, Mexican architect Javier Senosiain designed a peanut-shaped bespoke home with nary a straight line in sight.

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Holiday Inn hotels will phase out mini shampoo bottles

The owner of Holiday Inn, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has pledged to do away with the convenient but wasteful mini shampoo and soap bottles that are a staple in its 843,000 guest rooms.

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Award-winning Geographies of Urban Filth rethinks waste in cities

In a bid to break down boundaries between “clean” and “dirty” spaces, New York City-based Canadian designer Liyang Zhang created Geographies of Urban Filth, a thesis project that proposes the transformation of the North Toronto Wastewater Treatment Plant into an unconventional urban destination with public baths.

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Greta Thunberg will sail across Atlantic to attend UN Climate Summits

Climate activist Greta Thunberg wanted to attend the U.N. Climate Summit in New York City this September, but didn’t want to fly from her home in Sweden, because flying is bad for climate change. She said she would “figure it out,” and luckily, sailors Boris Herrmann and Pierre Casiraghi reached out to offer her a ride on their high-speed, zero-emissions sailboat. The sailboat journey will take two weeks to reach New York and then after the Climate Summit she will journey down to Santiago,...

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UNStudio designs terminal for worlds first cross-border cable car connecting Russia with China

UNStudio has won a competition to design the Blagoveshchensk Cable Terminal for the world’s first cross-border cable car that will connect Russia and China.

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