This glamping hideout in Bali is made entirely out of bamboo

Adventurous glamping meets the soft sounds of the Indonesian rainforest at Hideout Horizon.

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Mount Rushmore fireworks display sparks concerns

Despite a decade-long ban on fireworks at Mount Rushmore on environmental and public health grounds, President Trump is planning a fireworks show at the famous site on July 3.

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Can manufacturing green sand beaches save our planet?

Project Vesta is experimenting with olivine on beaches to remove carbon dioxide from the air.

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Tiny living helps this family cut costs and find balance

When one tiny house is just a bit too tiny, why not get two? One single mom who flipped houses for a living decided to do just that, choosing not one but two tiny homes that she placed side-by-side to provide room for herself and her two daughters.

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Newly renovated Seventh Generation HQ focuses on sustainability

Seventh Generation has unveiled the green renovation of its HQ in Burlington, Vermont.

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These solar-powered cabins are made of natural materials and shungite plaster

The Karg Cabin provides owners with a cozy opportunity for off-grid living with 100% solar-power capabilities (and that’s not even its most sustainable feature).

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UNStudio unveils future-proof energy-generating education building for TU Delft

UNStudio has unveiled designs for Echo, a new multipurpose academic building for TU Delft that will generate its own energy via solar panels.

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IceWind demos new residential wind turbine in Texas

Residential micro wind turbines may one day become a popular way for people to produce their own power at home.

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Ottan Studio transforms green waste into home decor

Green design start-up Ottan Studio is committed to producing upcycled decor out of food and green waste. By collecting materials such as fruit peels, expired grains, vegetable residues, tree leaves and grass, the company can create colorful and trendy furniture with absolutely zero waste.

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New study finds microplastics in fruits and vegetables

Scientists have detected microplastics in popular produce, including apples, carrots and kale.

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These funky sandals upcycle fabric from the cutting room floor

The fashion industry deserves a harsh slap on the wrist for how its manufacturing impacts the environment. From the overconsumption of resources to water pollution to material waste, it's refreshing when companies take corporate responsibility and show concern for nature.

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How to tie-dye with natural dyes

Find out how to make your own vibrant, natural dyes to tie-dye everything this summer.

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LEED Platinum Stockman Bank harvests rainwater and solar power in Missoula

In Montana’s historic downtown Missoula, a Stockman Bank branch has recently earned LEED v4 Core and Shell Platinum certification.

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Consumer Reports finds high arsenic level in Whole Foods bottled water

Starkey Spring Water, which Whole Foods has been selling since 2015, contained at least triple the amount of arsenic as every other brand tested.

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This net-zero home is integrated into the slopes of Carmel Valley

We caught up with Mary Ann Schicketanz to discuss the sustainable features of this gorgeous Carmel-by-the-Sea home.

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Parent shares process of making life-size board game from cardboard

The Big Sunny Board Game Challenge is more than a game; it’s an adventure.

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This timber home weaves around pine trees for reduced site impact

A cluster of timber boxes make up Haus Koeris, a new eco-friendly home by architecture firm Zeller & Moye.

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Maggies Leeds Centre provides a calming refuge for cancer patients

Maggie’s Leeds Centre follows biophilic design principles with its natural materials palette and incorporation of lush greenery around, on top of and inside the building.

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Luxury prefab Costa Rican home features dramatic wing-like roof

In a remote jungle on the hilltops of Costa Rica's Santa Teresa province, San José-based architecture firm Studio Saxe has completed Santiago Hills Villa, a luxury home that embraces nature in more ways than one. To ensure that all rooms of the villa have access to ocean views, the architects created a zigzag floor plan that turns the bedrooms and living spaces sideways to face the shoreline.

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Scientists support use of reusable containers during COVID-19 pandemic

The team, which includes scientists from 18 countries, has published a document stating that reusable containers are safe.

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Breathtaking Coral Greenhouse raises environmental awareness for the Great Barrier Reef

In addition to providing a fascinating new dive site for scuba divers, the Coral Greenhouse and its 20-plus “Reef Guardian” sculptures will provide new reef habitat for local marine creatures.

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New study sheds light on Antarctic sea ice mystery

By now, most people have heard about polar ice melting due to global warming. But the coming and going of the sea ice surrounding Antarctica still leaves scientists puzzled.

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Solar-powered bungalow in Australia promotes indoor-outdoor living

The Elm Street House promotes community connection and indoor-outdoor living.

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Plastic rain is contaminating protected habitats

The term "pristine" environment is no longer applicable even to the most remote locations on Earth.

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Snhetta completes stunning Norwegian cabins for glacier hikers

Tungestølen is a cluster of timber hiking cabins with cozy interiors and panoramic glacier views.

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Siberia hits record 100 degrees

On June 20, the town of Verkhoyansk reported a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, which holds the record for highest Arctic temperature.

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Hydropower demand is damaging Indigenous lands

As many U.S. states rush to set ambitious renewable energy goals, people don't stop to think where the hydropower is coming from and whom it may be hurting.

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Taming plastic waste with silica plastic blocks

In a bid to curb plastic waste pollution, India-based company Rhino Machines has invented a way of using plastic to make construction blocks. The silica plastic blocks (SPBs) are strong enough to build a house and can be useful in reducing world pollution problems.

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Arrivals zero-emissions buses are designed for social distancing

The Arrival Bus makes public transit easy, comfortable and safe, even during a pandemic.

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Celebrate National Pollinator Week from June 22-28

Here are some great ways to help our planet's pollinators.

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WWF releases report on avoiding the next zoonotic disease pandemic

Humans must address environmental issues now if they wish to avoid future pandemics, WWF International stated in a report released last week.

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Award-winning passive tiny house is insulated to combat New Zealand's weather

After previously living out of his bicycle packs, the owner decided to downsize his living conditions by commissioning a 329-square-foot, one-bedroom tiny home in Wanaka, New Zealand.

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'Floating' Kayak Point makes a home in the trees

Sometimes architecture means not building, or at least not in the traditional sense. Presented with logistical challenges, the team at Christopher Wright Architecture used innovation and creativity to create Kayak Point, a house perched in the trees along the Puget Sound coastline in Washington state.

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Environmental racism in America

All around the country — and, in fact, the world — toxic plants are located by the most poor and vulnerable populations, most of whom are people of color.

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Abandoned wine factory is transformed into a luxury hotel by the sea

On Greece’s idyllic Kourouta beach, Athens-based k-studio has converted a derelict wine factory from the 1920s into the Dexamenes Seaside Hotel, a stunning boutique hotel with enviable views of the sea.

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The 6 months post-lockdown could determine Earth's future

The coronavirus lockdown has left people marveling over clean air in Los Angeles and images of African penguins strolling through Cape Town. But emissions will rebound in a geologic blink of the eye.

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Summer gardening tips for a great harvest

When the much-anticipated summer season finally arrives, make the most of your garden time with a checklist of ongoing tasks that will keep your plants healthy year-round.

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Lapsed fishing moratorium endangers Amazon river dolphins

They’re smart, rare, sociable and an incredibly coveted sighting for eco-tourists and wildlife lovers. But Amazon River dolphins are teetering on the brink of extinction as a five-year moratorium has just expired.

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Tiny house near the Catskills has a small backyard farm

This Catskills tiny house located in Woodbourne, New York is a perfect getaway for those who love the outdoors.

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GALERIE.LA curates sustainable "Fashion With Integrity"

GALERIE.LA brings sustainable clothing, accessories and decor all together in one place.

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PG&E pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2018 wildfire deaths

Utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) pled guilty this week to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter and one felony count of unlawful fire starting, admitting its faulty power lines began a horrendous 2018 wildfire.

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154 elephants have mysteriously died in Botswana

Botswana wildlife conservation officials are investigating the mysterious death of 154 elephants in just 3 months.

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The Denali XL is a spacious, rustic tiny home on wheels

Offered by Alabama-based Timbercraft Tiny Homes, the spacious and rustic Denali XL tiny home is based on the popular, smaller Denali model. Denali XL features 399 square feet of floor space, not including the 65-square-foot loft above the bathroom.

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Bioplastic made from fish scales wins international James Dyson Award

This innovative bioplastic is made with materials otherwise destined for disposal — fish parts.

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NBBJ to design Tencents futuristic Net City in Shenzhen

This futuristic city district for Tencent will feature solar panels, green roofs, wetlands and more.

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Passive House-certified development offers affordable housing in South Bronx

The new building is an energy powerhouse and a new affordable housing community.

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New technology could harness energy from trees

New research shows that drawing energy from trees could help power future cities. By converting tree movements into energy, anemokinetics technology taps into the power available in nature.

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Discover the powers of nature in Denmarks newly opened NATURKRAFT exploratorium

Denmark’s NATURKRAFT officially opened to offer the public a new space for experiencing the “physical and aesthetic powers of nature.”

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How to have an eco-friendly picnic

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s picnic season.

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Can eating cicadas solve the sustainable protein problem?

Have you ever considered eating insects as a source of protein? If your answer is no, now may be the time to reconsider.

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Latest spill increases worries about Canada's Trans Mountain pipeline

Up to 50,000 gallons of crude oil flooded Sumas First Nation's land in Abbotsford, British Columbia

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Explore eerie wonders at the Museum of Underwater Art

Four years after its initial conception, Australia's Museum of Underwater Art has finally opened to the public, becoming the first-ever underwater art museum in the Southern Hemisphere. Located off the coast of Townsville North Queensland in the central part of the Great Barrier Reef, the unique museum aims to strengthen the region's position as a leader in reef conservation, restoration and education.

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Research facility minimizes its carbon footprint to attract international talent

Spain’s coastal city of Badalona has recently welcomed the Centre for Comparative Medicine and Bio-Image.

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These modular plywood sanctuaries are completely customizable

The Equals Sanctuary can adapt to your needs, whether you need an office, a writing studio or a lounge.

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Prefab, floating waterlilliHaus is completely self-sustaining in Brazil

SysHaus has recently installed a new floating home on an idyllic São Paulo lake.

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Vibrant office building in India is made of recycled shipping containers

To meet a client brief focused on sustainability and cost-effectiveness, these architects turned to shipping containers.

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Hawk Nest House combines rammed earth and local stone

This stunning 4,585 square foot home in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico exemplifies sustainable indoor-outdoor living at its finest. In 2018, architecture firm FabrikG completed the home, which is located in an off-grid community about five and a half miles from downtown San Jose del Cabo on the East Cape hillside.

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The Iceberg Sofa draws attention to melting glaciers

Fnji's Iceberg Sofa resembles glaciers, which are rapidly melting due to global warming.

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12 sustainable gifts to give Dad for Father's Day

Celebrate Dad with these eco-friendly gifts.

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Instagram data uncovers the world's top #urbanjungles

Which areas of the world love their plants the most, and which houseplants are most popular? Budget Direct's data shines light on Instagram plant trends.

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Amazon deforestation increased by 34% in 2019

Over 10,000 square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest were cleared from August 2019 to July 2019.

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Pela offers biodegradable phone cases and other zero-waste products

From phone cases to a new line of soaps, Pela offers products for a zero-waste lifestyle.

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A puzzle-inspired sliding facade improves this buildings energy efficiency

In the Ballard neighborhood, close to Seattle’s downtown, local architecture firm Graham Baba Architects has completed the Klotski, a mixed-use infill building that emphasizes energy efficiency.

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Czech Republics first 3D-printed floating home will take just 48 hours to build

It even features a green roof!

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This tiny home on wheels features white shiplap walls

The Heritage tiny home by Summit doesn't sacrifice style for convenience. It features a spacious loft bedroom, a bay window bump out of the living room and a galley kitchen with white shiplap walls.

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3XNs green-roofed offices to sport an elevated cycling path in Stockholm

3XN has won a design competition for Kvarter 15 (District 15), a new office that will revitalize its neighborhood with eye-catching architecture, public spaces and an elevated pedestrian and cyclist pathway.

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Cool vegan recipes for a hot summer

What makes food summery? Our top summer food picks are lighter than winter meals. They're unfussy dishes that won't have you standing inside for hours over a hot stove when you could be enjoying a summer evening.

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Britain hits a new record going two months coal-free

For the first time in over a hundred years, Britain has gone for a record two months without using coal energy. This is a new milestone that has been achieved thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and investment in renewable energy. A decade ago, almost half of the country's energy was coal-based. Impressively, the country has managed to change the narrative and adopt renewable sources of energy. Jun 9, 2020, marked the first time the country had gone for two straight months without using coal...

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Naturally ventilated home in Thailand has a lush indoor garden

A lush indoor garden and plentiful skylights help keep this low-maintenance home cool.

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Mountain Refuge is a modular tiny home made from plywood

The Mountain Refuge invites you to immerse yourself among snow-capped mountains.

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Scientists discover "pristine" fresh air in a unique location

From metropolises like New York and large cities like Mumbai to even small villages, human activity has affected the natural air we breathe. However, a recent publication from Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that there is still one place on Earth with "pristine" air.

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Discarded COVID-19 masks are now littering seas and oceans

Discarded masks, along with latex gloves and hand sanitizer bottles, are washing up on shorelines.

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Ecocapsule launches SPACE for semi off-grid living

Slovak company Ecocapsule has just debuted their newest egg-shaped micro-unit — SPACE, a tiny mobile home with semi off-grid capabilities. Developed as a more affordable alternative to the fully off-grid Ecocapsule ORIGINAL, SPACE starts at the base price of €49,900 (about $56,380) and comes with a removable solar panel instead of a wind turbine.

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Can remote work help save the environment?

Learn about the environmental impact of working remotely.

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BlueNalu is developing innovative cell-based seafood

While 3D printed steak and lab-produced chicken are on their way to the market, one innovative company has set their sights on providing a well-rounded menu of seafood options that don't come from the sea. BlueNalu's mission is to be the global leader in cellular aquaculture, a type of food development aimed at creating sustainable solutions for overfishing and seafood shortages.

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Trump allows commercial fishing in Atlantic national monument

The Trump administration is opening the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument to commercial fishing.

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Stay-at-home orders increase demand for eco-friendly interiors

A new survey shows many people feel more inclined to create healthier indoor environments for their homes.

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This electric camper is a houseboat and tricycle in one

The tiny-but-mighty Z-Triton camper is ready to take on land and water.

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Organic vegan restaurant named to raise awareness for deforestation in Brazil

Cajuí was named after the native species of cashew found in the Cerrado biome grasslands in central Brazil.

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This dreamy eco villa runs on solar and wind energy

Located inside the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in the municipality of Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Casa Bautista is a private oasis hidden in the coastal rainforest and completely powered by solar and wind energy.

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This clothing tech company is 3D-printing garments to help reduce waste

Did you know that 85% of textiles end up in landfills? Son of a Tailor wants to change that.

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Trump waives environmental laws amid national crises

While the world focuses on a global pandemic and brutal racial discrimination, President Trump is sneakily squashing environmental laws. The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to waive many environmental requirements as a way to light a fire under the pandemic-strained economy.

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Tiered timber tea house embraces a Chinese ginkgo forest

MADAM has completed Ginkgo Forest Tea House, a timber tea house that rests peacefully among the ginkgo trees near Swan Lake.

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Naturally cooled funicular offers spectacular views of the French Alps

Atelier 360 has given Les Arcs - Bourg Saint Maurice funicular a green renovation that emphasizes panoramic views and passive cooling.

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Online farmers markets gain popularity during pandemic

Virtual farmers markets have been online for a few years now, but the COVID-19 pandemic is giving them a boost.

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Join the virtual Oceans Week conference for free

EarthX and National Geographic are hosting a digital conference that you can attend for free.

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IKEA offers open-source design for Bee Homes

SPACE10 has created Bee Home, an open-source beehive design.

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Air pollution climbing back to pre-pandemic levels

China's pollution levels are rising. Will Europe follow? Or will some countries take measures to preserve one of the few happy by-products of COVID-19?

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Heimplanet celebrates 9 years of innovative inflatable tents

For almost a decade, Heimplanet has offered adventure-seekers an option for quick and easy tent set up in a variety of environments. The company first released a line of inflatable tents in 2011; now, with summer 2020 approaching, Heimplanet is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that there has never been a better time to go camping.

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8 tips to keep your summer fruits and vegetables fresher for longer

Here are some handy tips to keep your favorite summer fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.

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Eco-friendly housing startup Module breaks ground in Pittsburgh

Home building, and buying, is a modern day decision-wheel with options around size and location balanced with the desire for earth-friendly construction characteristics. Buying too large of a home creates wasteful material and utility usage.

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We are in the sixth mass extinction, and it's accelerating

The Earth is in the midst of a sixth mass extinction, and it’s picking up speed.

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Solar-powered Lowell Justice Center will be Massachusetts first LEED Platinum courthouse

Half-an-hour north of Boston, the Massachusetts city of Lowell has recently welcomed the new Lowell Justice Center, a modern facility on track to become the state’s first LEED Platinum-certified courthouse.

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Climate change, deforestation lead to younger, shorter trees

Recently published research in Science magazine warns that older, taller trees are quickly becoming a thing of the past, consequently leaving forests in disarray. Forest dynamics being disrupted like this spells trouble for ecosystem equilibrium and biodiversity.

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Prefab eco-pods offer luxury lodging in any environment

Developed by Nomadic Resorts, these prefab suites provide the perfect opportunity for a luxury eco-vacation pretty much anywhere. The Looper tented suites incorporate recyclable materials and renewable energy to bring customizable accommodation to isolated and environmentally sensitive wilderness areas — such as rugged yet beautiful Yala National Park in southeast Sri Lanka. <!--more--> The tents can be popped up in all types of environments from desserts to mountains and everything...

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Earth School offers kids interesting science lessons online

TED-Ed and the UN have collaborated to bring online science lessons to kids stuck at home.

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Off-grid cabins in Brazil offer remote eco getaway

Looking for an eco-adventure in a remote location? Arquitetura Rural has unveiled a pair of forest cabins set deep into a forest landscape in Tocantins.

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Timber lake kiosk will gradually disappear into landscape

Berlin-based noa* (network of architecture) has replaced an aging swimming hut with the new Lake House Völs, a contemporary kiosk that will gradually blend into its scenic surroundings. Oriented for views of the idyllic Völser Weiher Lake in South Tyrol, the new construction provides public changing rooms, bathrooms, a snack bar and swimming jetties for nature lovers who flock to the area year-round.

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Easy vegan ice cream recipes to enjoy all summer long

Here are four vegan ice cream recipes you can make right in your kitchen — no ice cream maker or hard-to-find ingredients required.

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Horseshoe crab blood remains industry standard for big pharma

It’s a bad week for horseshoe crabs as their defenders have failed to convince big pharma that synthetic crab blood is a viable alternative for endotoxin testing in drugs.

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Gensler upcycles an old warehouse into creative offices in Austin

At the heart of East Austin, an old and uninviting warehouse has been transformed into a creative office building fittingly dubbed UPCycle.

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COVID-19 outbreak shuts down Tyson plant in Iowa

Tyson Foods, Inc. closed an Iowa pork plant for deep cleaning after 22% of its workforce tested positive for coronavirus.

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Silver Oak becomes worlds most sustainable winery

After a devastating fire ravaged the Silver Oak Winery in California’s Napa Valley nearly 15 years ago, the owners turned tragedy into opportunity when they rebuilt the facility to target the most stringent sustainability standards in the world.

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Rimbin concept offers a look into the future of infection-free playgrounds

Berlin-based inventors Martin Binder and Claudio Rimmele believe that parents shouldn’t have to make the choice whether or not to let their children enjoy a playground in a world changed by COVID-19.

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Orcas threatened by highly contagious respiratory virus, CeMV

Marine mammal conservationists warn of a contagious respiratory pathogen, cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV), that could potentially harm already endangered orca populations. Like the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that is causing the current COVID-19 pandemic, CeMV similarly has high transmission and mortality rates.

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Living Building Challenge-targeted Watershed improves Seattles water quality

Watershed aggressively reduces its energy and water usage compared to conventional construction of the same size.

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States sue over Trump administration's fuel efficiency rollback

Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C. have sued the Trump administration over rollbacks in fuel-efficiency standards, citing poor science and threats to public health.

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Qatar to create 16 sustainable floating hotels for World Cup

As construction of the Lusail International Stadium continues, Qatar, the country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is also beginning to address the impending question of crowd accommodation. The massive number of fans traveling to the Middle East to enjoy the soccer competition will need a place to stay.

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