Taiga launches Orca, a 100% electric jet ski with a two-hour battery

Canadian company Taiga Motors, the creators of the world’s first electric snowmobiles, makes yet another splash in the luxury electric vehicle world with Orca, their first electric personal watercraft. Featuring full carbon fiber hull construction, the luxury jet ski forgoes gasoline in favor of a 23kWh battery that provides energy for up to two hours and can be charged by a regular outlet, standard automotive chargers, and DC fast charging. The high-performance electric jet ski will also be fitted...

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One plastic teabag can release billions of microplastics into your cup

The next time you are craving tea, choose the paper teabag or loose-leaf tea in a reusable infuser — just steer clear of the plastic teabag.

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More than half of Europes native trees face extinction

The unfortunate decline is due to the combination of three paramount factors: problematic invasive species, unsustainable deforestation from logging and wood harvesting and urban development.

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Vancouver Food Tour showcases the city's vegan side

Join Inhabitat as we explore the best food the vegan scene in Vancouver has to offer.

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All-bamboo retreat in Bali features all you need for a serene off-grid escape

Related: + Studio WNA Via Archdaily Hideout Falcon, Studio WNA, bamboo house, bamboo architecture

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This bold, tiny retreat in Ontario measures just 100 square feet

When you want to keep a building footprint small, sometimes the only way to go is up.

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Minnesota to implement low- and zero-emission clean vehicle standards

The measure places the Gopher State alongside 13 other states that have implemented clean vehicle emissions standards.

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