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Video: Well-managed forests provide habitat for at-risk species

Through forestry, SFI provides the essential security of long-term habitat conservation for at-risk species.




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Video: The importance of forests in mitigating climate change

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is working with partners like American Forests on important global issues, including climate change.




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Burger King is running out of zesty sauce because of climate change

The 2019 horseradish crop was battered by unusually harsh weather, and the effects are showing up in fast food joints.




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America is facing a sugar shortage

But is that a bad thing?




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Sri Lankan farmers have an ingenious way to deter wild elephants

It involves planting another surprising crop.




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Staggering quantities of food are being destroyed due to coronavirus

Markets have shrivelled, storage is full, and redistribution networks are lacking, putting farmers in an awful predicament.




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Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed

Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too.




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Apple AirPods get a big fat easter egg for repairability from iFixit

Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. "




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Apple employees keep walking into those gorgeous glass walls at Apple Park

C'mon guys, look where you are going. This is an Apple product and you are clearly using it wrong.




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The new Apple AirPods 2 get a big fat zero for repairability

iFixit took them apart, but they can't put them together.




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Climate change is top threat, says US Navy commander

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the US Pacific Command says that the biggest long-term security threat in the Pacific region is climate change.




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TreeHugger in Mongolia: How a Warming Climate is Changing Business in Mongolia

We're traveling with UNEP to cover World Environment Day and document how the host country of Mongolia is adapting to a changing climate.




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Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species

A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.<




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Gigantopithecus, the King Kong of Asia, went extinct for not eating its vegetables

A cautionary tale for picky eaters.




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Artists carve huge forest 'SOS' to highlight palm oil's destructive impact (Video)

Done in collaboration with local companies, residents and other organizations, the project's aim is to bring awareness to how palm oil production is negatively affecting humans and animals alike.




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How did cats get to Australia?

A new study aims to settle the debate about how and when this invasive species was introduced to the island country.




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The world's leopards have lost more than 75% of their range

The first ever global study of the iconic cats found that things are worse than expected.




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Homemade cat food can be dangerous for your pet

A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients.




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Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species

These feline species are on the verge of disappearing forever.




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Modern 226 sq. ft. micro-home is hidden in converted garage

A derelict garage is transformed into a compact, minimalist living space.




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Vivid 'maximalist' tiny house suggests that 'more is more'

Full of vibrant colors, patterns and eclectic decor, this tiny house is not as minimalist as its exterior might suggest.




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Huge LED installation now livestreaming Earth images in real-time (Video)

In an homage to influential images of Earth taken from outer space, this art installation takes it up a notch by livestreaming views of Earth in real-time, prompting us to contemplate the bigger picture.




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Geodesic pergola of recycled timbers revitalizes rural village

In a nod to Buckminster Fuller's design philosophy of "maximum gain with minimal input," the wooden supports for this lightweight canopy are recycled from a village renovation project.




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Artist's laser-cut paper artworks interlace complex geometries & color

Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature.




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Off-grid 'micro-refuge' re-interprets the classic A-frame cabin

Visitors to this regional park can rent this minimalist cabin in the woods.




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Couple constructs stunning, ultra-modern tiny house together (Video)

This impressive home features a lot of great multifunctional ideas, plus a custom-built cat run for two felines in the back.




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Major German utility rethinks business model, bets on renewables

The future will look nothing like the past when it comes to energy. Chances are, our utilities will look pretty different too.




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Discovery could lead to more long-lived, inexpensive rechargeable batteries

A new process for seeing how electricity flows at the surface of electrodes will give a boost to efforts to improve rechargeable batteries




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Charge your phone with a bike between flights at Amsterdam airport

Whether for exercise, electricity, or simply out of curiousity, the bicycle powered charging stations in Amsterdam airport appear popular




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The fight against climate change is momentous (and also not that hard)

With coal use in China dropping, and clean tech becoming competitive, it's time for all of us to ramp up our efforts.




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Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind

Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind.




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Sungevity starts selling solar in North Carolina; a sign of things to come?

A handfull of states have been carrying the torch for rooftop solar.




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Startup is using heat generated from Bitcoin mining to grow food and fish

Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems.




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Is hydrogen back in the energy picture? Or is it all just shilling for oil companies?

The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff.




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Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy

The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months.




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Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds

Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution.




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This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles

Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles.




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Tiny flat-packed off-grid homes aim to be bridge between renting and owning

The Big World Homes project aims to be a new model of affordable housing, and its modular mobile design could make it a good fit for 'pop-up' communities on unused land.




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This geodesic dome greenhouse project & chicken coop cost $475 to build

Thanks to careful scrounging and salvaging, a Danish design student was able to cheaply build a "self-sufficient" dome for use as a greenhouse.




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Have we reached Peak Storage?

There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff.




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Celebrate the trees with the Leaf Stack Challenge

Explore the unique beauty of Autumn trees by crafting a creation from their gifts.




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A Landmark Ruling Against Agrochemicals in Argentina Receives Mixed Reactions

In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time.




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Pallets, Tires, Garbage Bags and Plastic Drums Turned into Lovely Playground in Niamey

Spanish collective Basurama arrived in Niamey, Niger, to assist locals in the construction of new leisure spaces with local, low cost materials.




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New Film Series Aims to Highlight How Change Happens from the Bottom Up

The campaign will promote locally-based alternatives to the global consumer culture, hoping to turn the stories into tools for action in other cities.




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Angels, Reindeers, Pigs and Christmas Trees; sustainable wood decoration by Lovi

more images below Matteria, good design+smart materials online store, suggest a spicy Christmas this year, without forgetting the environment. Apart from the gorgeous cork advent candle holder, the cosy Finnish red felt slippers, and giftbags to spoil




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Nudge, the New Eco Lifestyle Shop in Helsinki, Has Opened Its Doors

I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a




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Ditch disposable cups with this gorgeous cork and porcelain travel mug

Two of our favorite materials, cork and porcelain, are together at last in this clever travel mug.




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Counter Intelligence: What's the right choice for a kitchen counter?

It's one of the few areas where people buying a home have a lot of choices. Here's a Pecha Kucha look at how to make the right one.




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Yale Gives Greening Athletics the Old College Try

Amongst an audience of their peers at the National Collegiate Athletic Association, representatives from Yale University recently outlined how they plan to bring green to the university athletic department. How exactly




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New Haven, Connecticut to Get Waste Oil Biodiesel Plant

One way to get around many of the problems attributed to biofuel production (land use changes, effect on food prices, etc) is by using waste vegetable oil to produce biodiesel. Now it looks like New Haven, Connecticut will be