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Vertical farm by Rogers Stirk Harbour wins Sustainability Award

If a vertical farm fantasy is the best unbuilt project in the UK, then sustainable design is in worse trouble than I thought.




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Street artist's chaotic rainbow colored birds brighten up the city

These vibrant murals combine nature and realism with the chaos and tumult of the urban landscape.




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Hundreds of mysterious ancient earthworks found in the Amazon

Deforestation has revealed the large geometrical geoglyphs built over 2000 years ago – their discovery holds valuable lessons for today.




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How small can an apartment be and still be habitable?

How small is too small?




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Not-so-big 409 sq. ft. apartment renovation 'densifies' functions

A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies.




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Airy small apartment renovation adds a loft and new bedroom

This new loft adds extra space and an extra bedroom in an urban apartment in Brazil.




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Glass & mirrors enlarge this cosmopolitan micro-apartment renovation

A clever redo of a small 376-square-foot apartment in São Paulo that uses lots of glass and reflective surfaces.




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Contemporary guesthouse combines rammed earth and bamboo structure

Built as part of a community training project, this multifunctional structure acts as a place for visitors to stay, as well as an extra office or a place for the kids to play.




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In New York, New LEED-Certified Hotel Opens with Free Bike Sharing and EV Charging Stations (Photos)

While the greenest vacation is often a staycation, it's nice to know that when you do travel, whether it be for business or pleasure, a hotel can meet you half way.




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Gorgeous Brittany House Built By Hand of Straw, Wood and Earth

In 2009, architects Franck Deboute and Karine Montagnon decided to build their dream home and office. The site: the Pointe du Raz, hanging out over the Atlantic Ocean, in Brittany, France. The




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Devastating Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Fails to Shake Ankara's Nuclear Plans

Reports that Turkey would reconsider its nuclear plans following a deadly earthquake in the eastern part of the country sounded too good to be true. They were.




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6 big-batch breakfasts for holiday entertaining

House full of guests? These recipes will make your mornings go much smoother.




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Canadian Conservative leader (and possible Prime Minister) promises the earth

Andrew Scheer is a climate arsonist.




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How a 'Smart Supermarket' could do away with plastic packaging

A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste.




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Yes, Earth Day is still happening – here's how to celebrate at home

While in the midst of a global pandemic, we can't forget the ongoing climate crisis. Here's how you can participate in Earth Day 2020.




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We don't have 11 years to save the planet, we have to start today.

Put down that burger and get out your bike. Things are getting serious.




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British Labour Party Green Deal calls for zero carbon by 2030

Some question if it is even possible.




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Smart Masonry proposes lighter concrete buildings, built by robots

Can digital fabrication and robotic construction techniques help reduce the carbon emissions of concrete?




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Stefano Boeri's Trudo Vertical Forest wraps social housing in green

So much for my New Year's resolution to stop writing about concrete planters in the sky.




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Trump's infrastructure plan: Red State roadbuilders can party like it's 1959

But for everyone else it is a big nothingburger.




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Heavy industry and heavy-duty transport could reach zero emissions by mid-century

Ambitious progress is possible, even in society's hardest to abate sectors.




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Is concrete "the most destructive material on Earth"?

Concrete Week at the Guardian produces some hard truths.




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Help End Energy Poverty, Take the Power the World Pledge

Power the World has already brought solar lights to Haiti, now it's working to bring solar powered healthcare kits to Uganda + get a million signatures so that policymakers know we care about ending energy poverty.




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How We Can End Energy Poverty & Bring Sustainable Energy to All

Access to reliably electricity is what defines civilization in the 21st century, but in many parts of the world, and for a shockingly large number of people, even basic access to electricity is rare, unstable, or nonexistent. This has to change.




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Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water

Using ceramics and metal nanoparticles, a non-profit organization from University of Virginia is making these simple but effective purifiers that can eliminate up to 99.9% of waterborne pathogens.




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Smartphones can now detect diseases in minutes

A new plug-in diagnostic tool could mean better healthcare around the world.




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Naked Filter's Kickstarter campaign tests market for a revolutionary new filter concept

A fail-safe filter that delivers water easily with a sip or a squeeze could save lives in places where water-borne illnesses thrive, but look for it first as a trendy gym accessory.




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Batteries from old smartphones could light up rural areas

The batteries could provide back-up power for small solar power systems.




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Recycling packaging is important, but doesn't the inside count?

Why so much focus on packaging when product waste is equally important to consider?




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Summertime and the livin’s [thirsty]: 5 alternatives to bottled water

By making simple, versatile swaps, you can stay hydrated this summer and all year long without ever touching a disposable water bottle again.




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From food packaging to cleaning supplies, the kitchen is a vortex of disposability

Wastes are made in the kitchen.




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All short-haul flights from Norway could be electric by 2040

When the heck did electric commercial flight become a realistic prospect?!




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New report questions whether we should bring back supersonic transport

A number of companies are flying SST Trial balloons, but we should all pop them now.




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10 strategies for smart gift-giving this year

No more shopping blindly. It's time to question your whole approach to holiday gifts.




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Artist mixes different jigsaw puzzles to create surrealist montages

This artist mixes and matches up jigsaw puzzle pieces from different vintage puzzles to create mind-bending collages.




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Artist makes willow creatures that live in the woods

If you happen upon some life-size willow creatures in the woods, you can thank Anna & The Willow.




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Artist's intricate newspaper papercuts carve out a deeper story

These delicate works of art are made out of current and vintage newspaper broadsheets, and prompt us to look beyond the daily news cycle.




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'Paper engineer' folds experimental works merging science & art

These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms.




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Three-dimensional ceramic artworks offer vignettes of nature

Atmospheric glazes of color and hand-shaped clay leaves and tree trunks adorn these beautiful ceramic pieces.




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Artist's molded 3D paper sculptures show wildlife with personality (Video)

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.




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Artist's polychromatic quilts tell powerful stories using recycled fabrics

Using various vintage fabrics, many with a story behind them, this artist portrays ordinary people and historical figures with an artful eye.




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Artists can stay for free on this Swedish island

Sometimes you just need a bit of solitude and nature to get a project done.




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Artist plants a living forest in 30,000-person stadium

Austria's Wörthersee football stadium is now thriving with life in an installation that is as beautiful as it is chilling.




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You don't need to travel around the world to take selfies with art

Just take them with big photos, nobody will ever know.




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If airports become the cities of tomorrow we are in big trouble

The impact of flying on climate change cannot be ignored, as I book my next flight.




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Happy 50th birthday to the Boeing 747; it changed aviation forever

Flying went from being expensive and elite to being mass-market. Enjoy it while you can.




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Heathrow Airport unveils plans for 'carbon neutral' growth

In an effort to appease critics, the airport is focusing on four key environmental strategies.




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Overtourism: Can this problem be solved?

Yes, but first we need to develop a collective conscience when it comes to travel.




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Construction of Machu Picchu's new international airport has begun

While Unesco has asked Peru to limit visitors to the famous site, the government is making it easier for people to access.




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Transportation is the killer of a 1.5 degree lifestyle

Part of a series where I try to calculate the carbon footprint of my life.