Meridian Line launches ethically sourced, organic cotton jeans for the outdoors

Adventure calling? Gear up with Meridian Line, a range of denim designed for conquering the great outdoors. Available for preordering through Kickstarter, the men's and women's jeans infuses ethically sourced organic cotton with 2 percent spandex to allow "freedom of movement without looking like you just stepped out of yoga class," according to artist Jeremy Collins, who launched the Kansas City, Missouri–based firm with a series of graphic T-shirts and accessories in 2014.

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Patagonia strikes back at Trump over public lands policies

Outdoor clothing company Patagonia has issued another strong statement of opposition to President Trump by stating in big, bold letters that "You've Been Lied To" regarding the role that fossil fuels played in the administration's public land decisions. When the Trump Administration announced that it would shrink Bears Ears National Monument, Patagonia embarked on an activist campaign that featured the words "The President Stole Your Land" against a black background. As of late March, the company...

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Huge graveyards of abandoned bikes are piling up in China after sharing craze reaches peak

Bike-sharing took off in China, where many city dwellers have battled smog and bikes offered a potential clean alternative. But The Atlantic reported growth surpassed demand; Deutsche Welle said abandoned bicycles have piled in cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Are bicycles polluting metropolises they were supposed to aid?

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This prefab floating house in Amsterdam was inspired by Japanese tatami rooms

Traditional Japanese tatami rooms inspired the design of this prefab floating house in Amsterdam. Architect Julius Taminiau used this approach to create a home for himself and his family and introduced various space-saving features to make it comfortable and practical. The floating house replaces an old boat that previously occupied the sport. It was fabricated off-site, over 62 miles (100 kilometers) away in the town of Hardenberg, and sailed over the IJsselmeer to its final destination. "I...

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EPA set to repeal Obama-era rules for cleaner cars

The Environmental Protection Agency is poised to undo Obama-era greenhouse gas emission regulations and fuel economy standards that were designed to encourage the development of cleaner, more efficient vehicles. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is anticipated to describe the move as a necessary lifting of burdensome regulations on automakers. He is also expected to sell the move as an effort to support the production of cheaper vehicles, while not accounting for the costs of increased air pollution...

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This tiny timber cabin was built from construction waste for under $30K

Transportable, versatile, and low-cost, this tiny timber cabin shows how crafty use of local and recycled materials can lead to impressive results. UK architecture firm Invisible Studio designed and built this mobile prototype using a combination of construction waste and locally grown unseasoned timber for just £20,000 ($28,105 USD). Called Trailer, the multifunctional structure follows in the footsteps of Invisible Studio’s previous projects, such as the Ghost Barn and their own studio space,...

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Interrobang transforms historic Art Deco factory into luxury apartments in London

In west London, an iconic Art Deco landmark has been converted into 66 apartments courtesy of UK studio Interrobang. This latest renovation of the historic Hoover Building carefully preserves many period features along with a comprehensive restoration of the grand facade. Designed by Wallis, Gilbert & Partners and built in 1933, the Hoover Building is a Grade II* listed building that’s seen its fair share of renovations, from its original role as a wartime factory to later use as...

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