Silvr offers smart alternative to single-use utensils

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. Silvr's innovative design team proves this with the new Silvr portable fork.

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KFC confirms suppliers' chickens suffer from footpad dermatitis

A new report by KFC shows one-third of its chickens suffer from footpad dermatitis.

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One-quarter of UK mammals face threat of extinction

While tigers and elephants regally pose for endangered animal posters, many smaller creatures are fading away unnoticed.

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Prefab Floating Music Hub to set sail in Cape Verde

NLÉ is back with a Floating Music Hub as the next prototype in the firm's popular Makoko Floating System.

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What to do with banana peels

It turns out there are many surprising uses for banana peels.

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Luxury home in Kerala produces all of its own energy

The home takes full advantage of the areas sunny climate.

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Mysterious seeds from China arriving in mail across America

Agricultural officials from several states have expressed alarm over unsolicited packages of seeds delivered to residents. The packages appear to come from China, as they feature China Post labeling.

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Rare blue lobster turns up in Red Lobster shipment

The only thing that saved Clawde from the linguini sauce was her blue hue. As Lora Jones unpacked the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Red Lobster restaurant's air-lifted live lobster delivery, one crustacean stood out: a rare blue lobster.

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Educational center in Russia has a wind turbine and rooftop solar panels

Luminary Inspiration Center teaches children in remote villages about clean energy and modern architecture.

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Villa CasaBlanca is an earthen home made from clay found onsite

This villa puts a modern twist on a traditional building style.

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Innovative Future Tree was built by robots and 3D-printing

Robotic construction has taken another step forward.

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Kangaroo leather sporting goods illegally sold in California

Leading retailers have been found to be illegally selling products made from k-leather.

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Cuban painted snails critically endangered by illegal wildlife trade

A thriving black market for Polymita shells is threatening six species with extinction.

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Coconut oil production is a danger to vulnerable species

Coconut oil might be in the spotlight, but there are some scary truths lurking in the shadows.

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Could a private car ban make NYC more livable?

COVID-19 has made urban planning officials and designers consider city streets with fewer cars.

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This dad built a backyard coffee shop with repurposed materials

When Julianna Astrid posted about the DIY coffee shop that her dad, Ed, built in his backyard, her social media blew up with supportive comments. The impressive backyard cafe uses only repurposed construction materials, combined with various pieces from swap meets, antique stores and thrift stores.

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Rainn Wilson launches climate change web series featuring Greta Thunberg

"An Idiot's Guide to Climate Change" follows Rainn Wilson on a global trip to learn about this serious issue.

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Arctic wildfires rage through Siberia

The earth's poles have made the news a lot this summer, and not for good reasons. Now, another awful update has hit, with Arctic wildfires burning out of control.

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This DIY algae kit is an easy science experiment for kids

Lockdown have you feeling, well, down? Unleash your child's creativity with this fun, DIY algae kit.

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Isaac Burrough unveils solar-powered luxury yacht concept

Sail your troubles away.

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How one company is planning to Redefine Meat

What's the next step in the plant-based meat revolution? Redefine Meat hopes to find the answer.

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New study outlines ways to prevent future pandemics

The study shows preventative measures will cost less than the current fight against COVID-19.

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Global warming expected to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius

Global warming is accelerating more than previously thought.

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New International WELL Building Institute HQ achieves Platinum

The International WELL Building Institute's new headquarters is designed to exceed its own building standards.

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Cargotecture meets wine country in Paso Robles

Enjoy fresh vino and excellent views from a shipping container in the heart of America's wine country.

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Water irrigation reservoir and spa in Nepal will harness the power of fog

Find out how fog harvesting could supply a spa in Nepal.

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Nature lovers rejoice as Great American Outdoors Act wins House vote

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Great American Outdoors Act, which secures funding to protect many U.S. parks and recreation areas. Now all the bill needs is President Trump's signature.

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Flow of plastic waste in the ocean could triple by 2040

Accumulated plastic waste in the ocean could reach the weight of 2 million blue whales.

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Carbon accountability: keeping emissions low as the U.S. reopens

Ford Seeman, president of Forest Founders, shares how to consider carbon accountability as the economy reopens during COVID-19.

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Safari Condo's Alto travel trailer can be pulled by electric cars

Leave a smaller footprint wherever you roam with The Alto travel trailer.

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Off-grid home threads through a South African riverine forest

When a nature-loving elderly couple tapped South African architecture firm Frankie Pappas to design their new home, they requested a residence with minimal site impact. The architects responded with a site-specific house that operates completely off-grid and weaves between trees to preserve the natural scenery.

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Antarctica's seafloor is leaking methane, scientists confirm

For the first time, scientists have confirmed that methane leaking is from Antarctica's sea bed. They say the methane is likely escaping into the atmosphere.

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Prefab home was assembled onsite in New Zealand in just 4 days

The Karangahake House was constructed with FSC-certified wood in just four days.

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Conceptual eco-village empowers women in Beirut

The project would offer vocational training and a cultural center for Lebanese women.

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A historic farm is thoughtfully repurposed into an organic winery

A 13th century farm is now home of Tillingham Winery.

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Luxury apartments feature underground rec club and a massive green roof

More than 70% of this green property is landscaping.

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What Taco Bell's menu changes mean for fast food-loving vegans

Taco Bell has some good news and some bad news for vegetarians. The company will eliminate its potato items, long a favorite among fast food-loving vegetarians and vegans, and add faux meat for an added veg protein option beyond beans.

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Polar bears could go extinct in 80 years if global warming persists

Melting ice makes it harder for polar bears to capture food, leaving them vulnerable to extinction by the end of the century.

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Zero-waste Orford Mews to bring energy-positive homes to East London

A new, nine-unit complex will bring zero-waste, energy-positive homes to the Walthamstow district.

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Pharrell Williams debuts The Pebble, a recyclable dining kit

Pentatonic, a circular economy company focused on removing single-use plastic products from the marketplace, partnered with acclaimed singer and outspoken opponent of single-use plastic Pharrell Williams to launch a portable dining kit made from recycled materials.

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QuenchSea offers low-cost desalination device for humanitarian aid

The newly developed QuenchSea has potential to become a life-saving device.

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Rehabilitation Center of China is topped with a healing roof garden

The rooftop garden features aromatic herbs and healing plants.

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IKEA debuts plant-based meatballs

While a plate of Swedish meatballs has long been a standard part of an IKEA visit for omnivores, vegetarians endured the shopping trip on an empty stomach. Now, they hunger no more. IKEA has just announced its new plant ball, which allegedly has all the taste of a meatball but only 4% of the climate footprint.

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Rec Room presents ethically produced dresses for summer

Comfort, style, equality, sustainability.

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Passively cooled Californian beach house channels Australian vibes

The Seaside Reef House celebrates indoor-outdoor living and sustainable design.

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Retired USPS van is converted into a mobile community center

It's a classroom, tool shop, design studio, gallery and community center all in one van!

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How your beauty routine might be killing sharks

Find out the sneaky cosmetic and skincare ingredient that is killing sharks.

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New hydrogen production tech could reduce CO2 pollution

A recent publication in the journal Angewandte Chemie brings attention to an improved way of generating clean hydrogen. For many years, hydrogen production has proven costly to the environment, as industrial hydrogen production uses partial methane oxidation and fossil gasification.

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Tracking climate data in real time

Climate TRACE is developing a tracker using AI to help the public access climate data in real time.

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#degrowth art series exposes greenwashing in the food industry

#degrowth aims to expose greenwashing in the food industry.

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Worlds most sustainable furniture factory proposed for Norway

The Plus boasts 1,200 solar panels and a green roof that doubles as a public park.

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Sanikind kickstarts refillable hand sanitizer bottle project

Hand sanitizer has become an essential part of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its environmental impact via plastic waste increases with each empty bottle. As a consumer, it's frustrating wanting to do the right thing for the planet, but being unable to get the hand sanitizer you need without contributing to plastic pollution.

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Conceptual rammed earth home harmonizes with an Indian forest

Mumbai-based architecture firm Morphlab has unveiled designs for "Shift-ing Earth," a luxury residence designed to harmonize with nature. Created as part of a proposed township masterplan on densely forested land in India, the design concept marries contemporary architecture with natural materials and passive solar principles.

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The importance of greenways during a pandemic

Just a year ago, people might have taken their neighborhood park for granted, passing it by on their way to a boutique fitness studio.

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Scientists discover algae species that may affect coral reefs

A new species of alga found in Hawaii is emerging as a potential threat to coral reefs. Researchers from the University of Hawaii conducted a study establishing that the red algae have been growing on the island for several years now.

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This LA startup turns spoiled milk into biodegradable T-shirts

Did you know that 128 million tons of milk are wasted every year?

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Beachfront villa is split into two units for brothers to share

Beachfront property is hard to come by, so these brothers built a home they could share.

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Biden's $2 trillion climate plan: create millions of jobs, reverse climate change

Joe Biden announced his $2 trillion updated climate plan as part of his new “Build Back Better” economic agenda.

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This rammed earth passive house in Japan is shaped like a shell

This low-impact Shell House sits lightly in a peaceful forest.

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Where to find eco-friendly engagement and wedding rings

Here are some of the best shops for sustainable engagement and wedding jewelry.

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Futuristic DFAB HOUSE is digitally built with robots and 3D printers

The homes of the future could be built with robots.

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VegMovies, a new platform for vegan film lovers

Find your next vegan documentary over on VegMovies.

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Worlds tallest hybrid timber building proposed for Sydney

This 40-story skyscraper is expected to be the tallest hybrid timber building in the world.

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Domed, desert eco-dwellings are built of organic papier-mch

The dome home is made with 200 liters of glue and 270 pounds of paper.

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New solar farm in Indiana boosts local pollinators

Goodbye, dirty old coal-fired power plant. Hello, sunshine, bees and butterflies. That's what the folks of Logansport, Indiana are saying as they trade their last coal power plant for a new 80-acre, 16-megawatt solar farm complete with a pollinator habitat.

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Solar-powered coastal home opens up to views of the Arabian Sea

A decrepit coastal property is now a solar-powered luxury home.

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The endangered school shark is being sold as food in Australia

School shark is commonly sold as flake, a generic term for shark meat.

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Sculptural aluminum roof keeps Cal Poly building cool

California State Polytechnic University's (Cal Poly) Pomona campus recently welcomed a new gateway building that not only consolidates academic services, but also serves as a sustainable campus landmark. Los Angeles-based firm CO Architects designed the 140,000-square-foot building, a two-wing structure topped with an eye-catching aluminum roof that spans two acres.

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Each purchase of this bag made from recycled plastic helps plant trees

Just in time to celebrate National Forest Week from July 13 to July 19, fashion brand Solo New York is planting one tree per purchase for its line of affordable bags made from recycled plastic bottles.

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Go off the grid with a Tesla-powered adventure vehicle by Ready.Set.Van.

These vans are customizable to any type of adventure.

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A socially distanced vacation in eastern Oregon

Need a vacation? Keep others safe, stay local and get into the wilderness. Here's how I took a safe, nature-filled vacation during COVID-19.

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Right Whales now ranked as critically endangered species

The International Union for Conservation (IUCN) has uplisted the North Atlantic Right Whales from endangered to critically endangered.

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Proposed BREATHE Act seeks environmental justice

The BREATHE Act seeks to bring clean air, water and energy to all.

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Hood Rivers mixed-use Outpost achieves industrial chic with mass timber

About an hour west of Portland, Oregon, a stretch of post-industrial waterfront along the Hood River has been revitalized as Outpost, a dynamic new destination for making, co-working and play.

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Brooklyn Home Company unveils 25 new passive houses in NYC

Yes, you can build a Passive House in the big city.

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Applying rock dust to farms could boost carbon sequestration

Enhanced rock weathering could curb climate change.

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Wood lattice walls ventilate this beautiful Costa Rica home

Perched in the mountains of Nosara, a surfing paradise on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, Casa Guayacán boasts a beautiful ocean view and a tranquil setting. A stunning example of sustainable architecture in a tropical setting, this home being designed by two talented professional architects comes as no surprise.

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Vermont Food Scrap Ban requires residents, businesses to compost

Too lazy to carry your banana peel or avocado pit to your compost bin? You’re breaking the law, at least in Vermont.

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Rocket Crafters creates safer, greener hybrid rocket engine technology

3D-printing technology has made this company's dream a reality.

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New metro stations extend sustainable, site-sensitive transit in Denmark

Cobe and Arup have teamed up on two new metro stations in northern Copenhagen.

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Make a statement with Serendipitous Project's eco-friendly jewelry

This jewelry is sustainable and affordable.

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Virtually visit these 10 farm sanctuaries on July 25

On July 25, animal lovers are invited to participate in a virtual animal sanctuary tour that will let them peek into 10 American sanctuaries. The Great Farm Sanctuary Tour, organized by Lancaster Farm Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, will raise money to help these nonprofits continue caring for their rescued animals.

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Two young architects travel the Arctic in a repurposed lifeboat

This is a tale of determination, exploration and sustainability.

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Solar-powered luxury home celebrates contemporary style at Lake Huron

A gorgeous, energy-efficient home sits on the banks of Lake Huron.

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San Francisco is set to lose the majority of its bus lines

Up to 40 out of 68 bus routes could permanently close.

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How to support environmental justice

When climate change doesn't seem to affect you directly, it can be easy to overlook. This is where environmental justice comes in.

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DIVAK sunglasses protect your eyes and the planet

You can be stylish AND sustainable.

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Global e-waste growth rate poses increased danger to the environment

Global e-waste is growing at an alarming rate.

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Modular, affordable housing project opens in Portland

Argyle Gardens, a newly-opened modular co-housing development, is providing affordable housing for people who formerly experienced homelessness and are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Portland, Oregon.

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Victory at Standing Rock as Dakota Access pipeline shut down

The Standing Rock Sioux tribe won a reprieve after the Monday decision by a U.S. District Court judge to suspend the Dakota Access pipeline pending further environmental review. The highly controversial pipeline has operated for three years.

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Natural pink walls make up this eco-friendly hotel in Oaxaca

Designed by studios Taller Lu'um and At-te, the Monte Uzulu boutique hotel in Oaxaca, Mexico has doors made from local wood and walls crafted with a combination of concrete, earth and natural lime. The name comes from the word gusulú, meaning "beginning" in the region's indigenous Zapotec language.

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COVID-19 disrupts recycling programs across the US

The pandemic is impacting yet another part of our world: recycling programs.

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Appalachian Trail spared from Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Duke Energy Corp. and Dominion Energy Inc. have canceled the controversial 600-mile-long Atlantic Coast Pipeline that the companies planned to build under the Appalachian Trail. The energy giants called off the $8 billion project "due to ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty which threaten the economic viability of the project."

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12 things you should never compost

Learn the do's and don'ts of composting at home.

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Kudmai Collection repurposes vintage fishing boats into unique wood flooring

Every room in your home can tell a different story.

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Prefab apartment proposal wants to make city living more sustainable

BARBIZON’s timber construction would be integrated with shared green spaces to encourage neighborly relations and to offset the urban heat island effect.

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Beavers could be contributing to warming in the Arctic

As beavers build dams, the resulting lakes flood permafrost and release greenhouse gases.

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Top 5 sustainable products from IKEA to add to your home

Check out fan-favorite items at IKEA that are sustainable to boot.

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Work from home in this minimalist, modular 15-sided cabin

As the newest member of the Hello Wood cabin family, the Workstation Cabin offers the perfect tranquil retreat designed specifically to inspire creativity. Described as "the future of meeting rooms," this unique workspace has a modern interior made of Scots pine wood and complemented by large windows.

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Eos Bioreactor uses AI and algae to combat climate change

A new AI invention could prove to be an effective solution to mitigating climate change.

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The Invisible House is a reflective building that mirrors its desert surroundings

The Invisible House is a mirror-clad home designed to look like a New York skyscraper flipped on its side.

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Green-roofed Hive home opens and closes with the sun

Ahmedabad-based Openideas Architecture has completed Hive, an adaptable and sustainable family home that takes inspiration from nature in more ways than one. Located in Vesu, an up-and-coming area in Surat, Gujarat, the luxury home was commissioned by a client who sought to manufacture a flawless home inspired by his work with diamond industry machinery.

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Energy-neutral school in Utrecht enhances biodiversity

At the Winkerlaan in Utrecht, Dutch architecture firm EVA architecten has completed SO Fier, an energy-neutral primary school for Special Education Cluster 2 students that emphasizes sustainability, flexibility and connections with nature.

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This sustainable Jackson Hole residence has a LED-lit indoor slide

The Jackson Tech House has spectacular views and state-of-the-art features.

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The South Pole is warming 3 times faster than anywhere else

Researchers are nearly certain this disturbing trend is due to human activity.

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Wellesleys Global Flora greenhouse can generate all of its own energy

A net-zero greenhouse has joined Wellesley College in Massachusetts.

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Tropicfeel launches hemp capsule clothing collection

Hemp makes for lightweight, durable and versatile clothing.

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Villa in Vietnam prioritizes natural light and green space

Step into K-Villa+, located in Cần Thơ, Vietnam. Finished in 2020, this villa maximizes open spaces for natural light and prioritizes environmentally-inclusive design with a green roof and tropical-style garden. The villa is located near the Mekong River in the center of Hưng Phú, a newly-established residential area close to public transportation.

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California passes landmark rule for zero-emission trucks

California has passed a landmark rule requiring all truck manufacturers to sell more electric trucks starting in 2024. This rule comes amid efforts to reverse climate change's effects in America.

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Effects of COVID-19 lead to increased deaths of Florida manatees

While many species are enjoying a break from humans during the pandemic, Florida's manatee death rate is up this year.

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Are you up for the Plastic Free July challenge?

The global movement is asking people around the world to be part of the plastic pollution solution.

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Gardens grow on all floors of Saint-Gobains crystalline HQ

On the outskirts of Paris, French architecture firm Valode & Pistre has completed a crystalline tower for a building materials company.

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