Repurposed shipping containers turned into solar-powered Cycle Hubs

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This prefab treehouse can be assembled in merely a few days

No childhood is complete without spending time in a rickety old treehouse, but when two long-time friends decided they needed an adult tree abode to relax in nature, they went the sophisticated and sustainable route.

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Jakarta's massive bus system pilots electric vehicles

Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, is piloting a program to transition their public buses to electric vehicles. Jakarta’s bus system is the largest in the world with over 200 million riders and new routes added every year. The addition of cleaner vehicles promises to have a significant impact on the city’s toxic levels of air pollution. Starting in April, the city began testing electric buses produced by Chinese and Indonesian manufacturers. After the pilot trials, the city will test the...

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Escape to the Azores at this charming eco resort by the sea

Looking for a summer getaway that checks the boxes for chic and environmentally friendly style? Meet Lava Homes, a new eco-resort on Azores’ Pico Island that’s a relaxing escape for nature and yoga lovers alike. Tucked into a hillside with breathtaking views of the sea, the 14-villa resort was designed by Portuguese architectural firm Diogo Mega Architects to embody nature conservation and sustainable principles as evidenced by its minimized site disturbance, use of renewable energy, and locally...

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Experts warn earths topsoil is almost gone

Nearly half of all the world’s top soil has disappeared over the last 150 years, despite its critical importance to our food supply. At least 95 percent of our global food supply relies on rich topsoil for production, and the better the soil the more nutritious the food. Experts warn that without massive reformations to agriculture and city planning, we could run out of topsoil in the next 60 years. What is causing topsoil loss? Intensive farming is the primary cause for the loss of topsoil....

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Meet Maya Kaan: Mexico's Newest Ecotourism Destination

Mexico’s newest ecotourism area highlights natural scenic beauty and Mayan cultural experiences. Maya Ka’an is a large swathe of central Quintana Roo, a state on Mexico’s Caribbean. It includes the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve and Zona Maya, the traditional Mayan heartland. Local tour operators run the area’s touristic activities, aiming to keep the money in the community. “Travelers know and love Cancun, Tulum, Cozumel and Riviera Maya. Now they can learn about another side of the...

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Solar-powered houseboat boast spectacular interior design

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