The best DIY baby food recipes approved by experts

If you've decided to learn how to make baby food at home, you may feel overwhelmed. Thankfully, with some information and helpful hints, you can begin creating homemade, healthy meals for your little tike.

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Scientists create super-enzyme to degrade plastic bottles 6 times faster

New research reveals a super-enzyme that breaks down plastic six times faster than previously engineered plastic-eating enzymes.

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Some dual-flush toilets are actually wasting water

Waterwise estimates that between 5% and 8% of U.K. toilets are leaking a total of 88 million gallons per day.

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Midcentury warehouse becomes a community-building asset in Mexico City

In a bid to sustainably create more inclusive and connective space in Mexico City, local architecture practice BAAQ’ has rehabilitated Dr. Atl 285, an industrial building from the 1960s.

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Wellow is the eco-friendly deodorant you've been looking for

Every time you go through another tube of deodorant, you add to the plastic waste problem that experts predict will soon overwhelm the world. But now you have a new, eco-friendly option: Wellow deodorant.

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Proud Pour wines and cider benefit bees, oceans and coral reefs

Every purchase of Proud Pour wine helps restore oyster and bee habitats, save sea turtles and plant baby coral reefs.

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California votes to protect Joshua trees

They have become the first plant species in California to be granted protection from climate change.

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World leaders commit to Earth's recovery

Sixty-four world leaders have signed a new Leaders' Pledge for Nature. But some key players are notably absent in promising to slow environmental ills.

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An indoor-outdoor home in Colombia is remodeled with local reclaimed wood

Located at the top of a mountain in Colombia’s Calandaíma River Valley, Casa Volcanes is a stunning home that promotes indoor-outdoor living and natural materials.

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BiodiverCity will transform Penang South Islands into an eco-tourism spot

A new island destination is in the works in Malaysia, and it's set to put the spotlight on sustainable development.

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HoekHome gives furniture a sustainable makeover

Thanks to modern furniture companies such as HoekHome, furniture assembly has changed. You can assemble HoekHome's click-together furniture with no tools other than your hands.

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Trump administration appoints climate change deniers to NOAA

The Trump administration has already appointed one climate change denier to NOAA this month and is set to appoint another.

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ASOS launches first circular fashion collection

This fall, online retailer ASOS is launching its first collection of circular fashions.

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The durable Solo New York backpack can accompany all of your adventures

We tested the Re:vive Mini Backpack on a number of outdoor adventures. Here's how it held up.

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Third Nature imagines a zero-emission regenerative city district in Bergen

An old logistics port and ferry terminal in Bergen, Norway has been reimagined into an inspiring zero-emission district.

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HOH Cafe is a shipping container coffee shop hidden in a tranquil park

Tucked away into a forested area on the edge of Taiwan’s Zhubei City, the HOH Cafe is a shipping container coffee shop that offers a quiet respite for the area’s busy residents.

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No new gas-powered cars by 2035, California governor says

California Governor Gavin Newsom's new executive order bans the sale of all new gasoline-powered cars and passenger trucks by 2035. After that, only zero-emissions new cars will be sold in the state of California. Californians will still be able to own, drive, buy and sell used cars that run on gas.

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Record number of pilot whales get stranded, die in Tasmania

Over 380 long-finned pilot whales have been confirmed dead after nearly 500 were stranded on Tasmania's west coast.

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How to make soy wax candles for a cozy, autumnal home

Learn how to make DIY soy candles for your home and to give as gifts.

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Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center blends into the landscape

Petr Janda / brainwork studio has won an international competition with its design of the Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Center, a proposed center that would service the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve located southeast of central Abu Dhabi.

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The Heimplanet Travel Pack gets a sustainable new upgrade

Adventure luggage and tent company Heimplanet has given its popular travel pack a 2020 upgrade.

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China plans to go carbon-neutral by 2060

China, the world’s biggest source of carbon dioxide, is aiming for carbon-neutrality by 2060.

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Critical Antarctic glaciers are drifting away

The findings, which follow analyses of satellite imagery, indicate that a natural buffer that prevents the glaciers from breaking away is deteriorating at a rapid rate and could lead to destructive sea level rise.

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Indie comic book characters are brought to life as unique cardboard cutouts

After creating a life-size board game out of cardboard, Luanga ‘Lue’ Nuwame has combined his love of cardboard crafting with another passion — rare comic book action figures.

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New Tokyo Toilet Project designs public restrooms to foster inclusivity

Japan-based Nippon Foundation has launched its Tokyo Toilet Project to design and build new, inclusive public toilets at 17 different locations throughout the Shibuya district of Tokyo.

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From golf to gardens: Houston's new botanical garden opens

It's a loss for golfers but a big win for plant lovers. After decades in the planning stage, the Houston Botanic Garden finally opened September 18 on the former Glenbrook Golf Course in southeast Houston. The garden serves as yet another draw for locals and visitors to explore Sims Bayou, a watershed area near Hobby Airport that already includes miles of walking and biking trails and countless places to launch canoes.

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Melting Florida panther statue highlights climate change

A sculpture of Florida panthers is melting in the sun to show the impacts of climate change.

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NYC Metronome clock now displays deadline for irreversible global warming

The Climate Clock shows that we have about 7 years to stop irreversible effects of global warming.

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The Redress Design Award is making sustainable fashion an industry standard

Redress has announced the 2020 winners for the Redress Design Award.

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Garden House brings nature back to the city

The home “brings nature back to the city” with inviting outdoor areas for gathering with friends and neighbors.

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Tiny House Sustainable Living blog documents life in an off-grid tiny home

Jennifer of Tiny House Sustainable Living documents tiny home construction, off-grid living and homesteading on her blog.

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Botswana elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria

The mysterious elephant deaths in Botswana this summer were caused by a toxic blue-green algae.

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17,000 Tiehms buckwheat, rare wildflowers of Nevada, destroyed

After a controversy between conservationists and lithium mining interests, 40% of the population of Tiehm's buckwheat was mysteriously destroyed last weekend.

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Biden vs Trump on environmental issues and climate change

Here’s a quick rundown on where the presidential candidates stand on environmental issues and climate change.

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Candelas hydrofoil boat is the worlds first electric speedboat

The Candela Seven is an electric boat with impressive metrics for both speed and range.

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Old industrial building is now an energy-efficient complex in London

Asta House boasts several modern, sustainable features while retaining the original industrial look.

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Washington bans wildlife-killing competitions

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted to end hunting competitions in the state.

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Key phase of Everglades restoration project starts in November

The final phase of a massive Everglades restoration park will begin this November.

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Bulk up the eco-friendly way with Grounded's plant-based protein shakes

Being beefy can now mean nixing meat and dairy, too.

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Spend the night among the trees in southern Denmark

If you find yourself in a particular section of the landscape near Genner, Denmark, a nest hanging from the treetops could be your chosen sleeping spot.

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This industrial complex has a facade made from its own construction waste

The building features sunken courtyards with earth-cooled floors and a stone screen facade made from the complex's own construction waste.

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World gets F on Aichi biodiversity report card

In 2010, representatives from 194 countries met in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and agreed on 20 biodiversity targets to reach in the next decade. Ten years later, the signatories have fallen far short.

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LEGO responds to kids' worries about single-use plastics

Kids have spoken. And LEGO has listened. “We have received many letters from children about the environment asking us to remove single-use plastic packaging,” said LEGO Group CEO, Niels B Christiansen, in a statement. “We have been exploring alternatives for some time and the passion and ideas from children inspired us to begin to make the change.” The Danish toymaker announced Tuesday that it will replace the plastic bags inside boxed LEGO sets with recyclable paper ones. Over the...

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A small Swedish town becomes home to urban development experiments

Architects are transforming abandoned train tracks into a hub for innovation.

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Rihanna's new Fenty skincare line leads the industry in sustainability

Fenty Skin boasts a clean, vegan and earth-conscious line of products that embrace sustainability in all the right ways.

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University of Toronto Scarborough learning hub to welcome nature indoors

The new learning hub prioritizes flexibility and student wellness.

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Birds are dying mid-air possibly due to climate crisis effects

The deaths of thousands of birds in the southwestern U.S. have sparked concern from scientists.

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World's first "living coffin" made of mycelium is used in a burial

The first burial in a mycelium coffin has occurred in the Netherlands.

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This villa in India is made up of cascading floating terraces

The "floating" terraces protect residents from the region's harsh climate.

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A charming timber train station highlights nature and play in China

Hexia Architects recently completed Ginkgo Swan Lake’s second train station that comprises a pair of eco-friendly timber buildings designed to highlight the outdoor landscape.

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The Olympic House sets a new green building standard

The International Olympics Committee has a brand-new home in Lausanne, Switzerland. The stunning new Olympic House brings together 500 employees who were working at different offices scattered throughout the city.

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Oil and plastic industry spent millions to mislead the public about plastic recycling

A new investigation by NPR and PBS Frontline reveals that for decades, executives in the oil and plastic industries invested millions of U.S. dollars into misleading the public about the recycling of plastics. As a good citizen, you sort your trash, thinking that the plastic will be recycled to reduce pollution. Unfortunately, all that effort might be in vain.

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Orcas are ramming boats, confusing scientists

Incidences of orcas ramming into boats along the Portuguese and Spanish coasts have left sailors terrified and scientists confused.

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Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

New fashion house Valani has launched its new debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by light living.

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A green roof naturally cools a bioclimatic mosque in Indonesia

The Bioclimatic Community Mosque of Pamulang follows passive solar principles and boasts and active green roof to reduce the urban heat island effect.

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September is Coastal Cleanup Month with a new look for 2020

You can still make a difference, even during the pandemic.

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Google becomes retroactively carbon-neutral

Google announced that it has now invested in enough high-quality carbon offsets to erase its carbon footprint.

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Halo Top debuts new and improved vegan ice cream recipe

Vegans often face limited options for frozen treats. Sure, you can put a banana in the freezer, get a little fancier with a sherbert or maybe cool off with some vegan frozen yogurt. But now, thanks to Halo Top's new line of vegan ice cream flavors, consumers can enjoy a range of choices with the creamy texture that makes ice cream summer's perfect treat.

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Lunaz converts the classic Rolls-Royce to a fully electric car

Only 30 electric Rolls-Royce Phantom V models will be produced.

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Asia's largest organic rooftop farm can grow 20 tons of food annually

Organic urban agriculture, renewable energy and beautiful landscaping come together at the Thammasat University Rooftop Farm (TURF), Asia's largest organic rooftop farm that spans 236,806 square feet. Bangkok-based landscape architecture and urban design firm LANDPROCESS designed the productive landscape in response to both the Thai capital's sprawling urbanization and rising food and water scarcity concerns amid the climate crisis.

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Gaia & Dubos debuts a sustainable fall clothing collection

Do you know where your clothes come from? How they're made? What impact they have on the environment?

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Surfing citizen scientists collect important ocean data

Special surfboard fins allow surfers to track ocean warming while riding the waves.

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Meet Phade, the biodegradable, bioplastic eco-straw

Environmentalists say straws are harmful, and the argument makes a lot of sense. But as an iconic beverage accessory, many people don't know how to live without straws. Thanks to Phade, they don't have to.

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A quiet cabin and outdoor adventures in Montana's Seeley-Swan Valley

Follow along as we explore all of the wilderness Montana has to offer.

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to honor conservation and community

The designers want to honor the landscape and community that the past president came to love all those years ago.

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A midcentury home receives a sensitive renovation in Montreal

Originally constructed in 1947, the house was built with beautiful attention to detail, which Salem Architecture preserved and highlighted.

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UN report shows global warming could pass 1.5C limit before 2030

Global warming could exceed the 1.5°C limit set in the Paris Agreement in the next decade.

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Global investment managers say no to carbon

A European group of global investment managers and pension funds has devised an ambitious plan to cut their portfolios down to net-zero carbon.

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LeSportsac's ReCycled collection uses recycled water bottles

With the modern-day zeitgeist squarely aimed at improving sustainable practices, both in the private and business world, LeSportsac's most recent release removes plastic from the waste stream while encouraging fans to continue their LeSportsac journey.

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A disused factory becomes an office with a landscaped bamboo roof terrace

Located in Shenzhen, China, the If Factory utilizes a sustainable design that transforms an old and disused factory into a creative mix of office spaces.

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ORA inserts a modern home into a romantic brick ruin

The architects carefully placed a modern, energy-efficient home within old brick ruins.

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Mealworms can serve as protein source, research says

A new study published in the Journal of Insects as Food and Feed has revealed that yellow mealworms can serve as an alternative protein source for animals and, possibly, humans. The study comes at a time when global food demands keep rising.

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Wildfires have burned 2.3M acres across California this year

Unfortunately, fires are still breaking out and more destruction is expected.

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Early learning center sustainably embraces rural New Zealand

Fantails Estate welcomes kids to play and learn within a sustainable environment.

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Hollandse Nieuwe crafts a vibrant, eco-friendly workspace with VR

Hollandse Nieuwe has enlisted the help of virtual reality to create a dynamic and colorful workspace for civil servants.

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Girl Scouts Camp Trivera combines STEM and sustainable architecture

Inhabitat caught up with Shannon Evers, the CEO of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, to learn more about Camp Trivera.

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30 new marine species found in Galapagos' deep seas

The Galapagos Islands are famous for several endemic species that evolved to fit the exact niche required to live on rocky islands 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Now, marine scientists have found 30 new species deep beneath the ocean's surface around the Galapagos.

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Study shows denim microfibers are polluting our waters

Did you know that your favorite jeans are polluting the environment?

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Eco designer upcycles cans into unique art

Sarah Turner is an eco-friendly artist with a mission to get creative with post-consumer waste.

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Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge winners want to bring a forest to NYC

The international design competition intended to spark public dialogue about the Brooklyn Bridge, which has become one of New York’s most recognizable landmarks since its opening in 1883.

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262 wicker baskets come together in a stunning arched pavilion

A stunning example of reuse.

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This LEED Platinum office will gracefully evolve over time

New Delhi-based practice Architecture Discipline recently completed The East India Hotels Corporate Headquarters, a LEED Platinum-certified office space housed within the Oberoi Office Tower in Gurugram, India's finance and technology hub. Dynamic, avant-garde and modern, the workspace design aims for functionality and comfort with full-height high-performance glass that lets in natural light and an open-plan layout conducive to flexibility.

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SeaChange uses plasma arc technology to save the oceans from plastic waste

What if there was a way to intercept oceanbound plastic?

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CRA unveils designs for Biotic, a high-tech district in Brazil

Biotic reinterprets Brasilia's superblocks into communities focused on nature and green technology.

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Award-winning Fly-Ash chair uses recycled coal byproduct

In an effort to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) furniture design graduate student Erica Stine created the Fly-Ash chair, a modern and eco-conscious chair constructed entirely of recycled coal waste. The sustainable furniture design concept recently earned a notable honor in the 2020 international Red Dot Design Competition's "Home Furniture" category.

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New Arizona highrise takes sustainable luxury to another level

This 12-story residential tower doesn't just boast an impressive luxury highrise condominium design, but also an award-winning green building design. The luxurious 7180 Optima Kierland is located in one of North Scottsdale's most desirable areas, with lavish amenities throughout and a vertical landscape system with self-containing irrigation.

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LAVA designs a cyclist bridge to make Heidelberg bike-friendly

The winning proposal weaves together functionality with beautiful, minimalist design that is visually appealing both up-close and from afar.

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Greenery envelopes a Snhetta-designed timber office in Austria

Snøhetta has recently completed the new head office for ASI Reisen, an international trekking and adventure travel company that sought a space reflective of its working culture and sustainable ethics.

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Burmese roofed turtle is rescued from extinction

Two decades of conservation efforts have brought the species back from the brink of extinction.

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New US government rule allows drilling in forested land

A new rule published by the U.S. government legalizes oil and gas drilling within forested land. This action threatens forest ecosystems, reversing decades of work to protect forested areas.

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Palau is pioneering a new model of sustainable tourism

In partnership with Sustainable Travel International and Slow Food, the Palau Bureau of Tourism has launched a new project aimed at mitigating its tourism-based carbon footprint.

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Gardenhouse in Beverly Hills boasts one of the nations largest green walls

The project is designed to mimic the lush, hilly landscape of Beverly Hills.

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Biomimicry Institute reveals 2020 Global Design Challenge finalists

The proposals, which all take inspiration from nature, address one or more of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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The smooth handfish is declared extinct

This news makes the smooth handfish the first fish species to be declared extinct in modern history.

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Bond Pet Foods develops slaughter-free chicken for sustainable pet food

The company is making lab-grown chicken for pet food a reality.

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The afterlife of solar panels

Where do solar panels go when they are no longer useful?

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This timber-clad cabin appears to hover over an idyllic lake landscape

The Lake Cabin can only be accessed by a woodland trail and enjoys uninterrupted views across the lake and to the countryside beyond.

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Renewable energy lab glows like a lantern in Germany

The project is a massive testing lab for new energy systems as part of a scheme to move Germany towards greater adoption of renewable energy.

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New green technology could harvest body heat as energy

What if you could charge your phone with body heat?

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Arctic wildfires are emitting 35% more carbon compared to 2019

Wildfires are causing more carbon emissions in the first eight months of 2020 than they did in all of 2019.

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Prefabricated, luxury eco-pod sits high in the Swiss Alps

Chill out at Zen Suite, an eco-pod with sweeping views of the Rhône Valley.

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"Climate-neutral" Spiral Tower lets you see the city from new heights

A Dutch consortium of companies has teamed up to propose an ambitious city landmark — the Spiral Tower, an eco-friendly urban attraction, could be the "world's first climate-neutral high-rise attraction." KCI, Bosch Rexroth, HILLEBRAND and NorthernLight collaborated on the unique project that not only serves as an observation tower but also generates renewable energy.

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Seaweed Girl explores seaweed as an eco-textile for sustainable fashion

An artist is using seaweed to create fibers, dyes and embellishments for clothing and wall art. “Having fallen in...

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Office towers to boast first AI-driven facade powered by renewable energy

Central Place Sydney will consist of two tech-focused office towers designed by SOM and Fender Katsalidis Architects.

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The Ray integrates plants and pollinators along I-85

A new University of Georgia thesis documents two efforts to better integrate grasses and wildflowers into a transit ecosystem.

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5 cozy getaway cabins that are perfect for fall

Airbnb is full of eco-friendly cabins that let you get off the grid and escape from it all this fall. Eco-cottage in NY https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1997730 This beautiful modern...

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Student designs inflatable bamboo greenhouses for sustainable farming

University of Westminster Master of Architecture (MArch) (RIBA Pt II) student Eliza Hague has proposed an eco-friendly alternative to the plastic-covered greenhouses commonly found in India.

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