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7 of the most surprising urban birds found in US cities

Pigeons sure, but urban eagles and city vultures? A beautifully illustrated new book, Urban Aviary, spills their secrets.




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Why are London's house sparrows disappearing?

If you guessed that climate-crisis-fueled, disease-carrying mosquitoes are wiping them out, you may be correct.




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Photo: Young peregrine displays its perfect form

Our photo of the day comes from above the Pacific Ocean.




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Photo: Glorious great egret displays its prize

Our photo of the day comes from Hampton, New Hampshire.




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African grey parrots surprise researchers with their altruism

Few other animals are known to be intrinsically motivated to assist others in need.




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A writing pavilion grows in Brooklyn

Architentions design a lovely "parallel imaginative world"




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Striking natural furniture weaves geometry with traditional craft techniques

Featuring eye-catching geometries, local and non-toxic materials, these unique furniture pieces meld a medley of traditional weaving and woodworking techniques.




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Brooklyn's new community micro-grid will allow for peer-to-peer renewable energy sharing

Solar panels, distributed energy, resilient microgrids, and blockchain. Oh my!




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Futuristic Urban Farm Pod grows food at home -- from cell cultures (Video)

Tomorrow's home urban farm may not need soil, just an Urban Farm Pod that doubles as an extra living space (emphasis on the "living").




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Brooklyn's modular tower: What a long strange trip it's been

FC Modular, that "cracked the code" of tall modular, is no more.




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Two dead because trucks don't have side guards and cyclists apparently can't stay upright

In Brooklyn and Toronto, the same story: "accidents" where cyclists somehow lose control, fall under rear wheels.




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Does the Environment Win When Economic Crisis Sends Immigrants Home?

Turkish cities have been the stage for culture clashes in recent years, as residents of rural areas moved to urban areas in large numbers, bringing what many urbanites see as




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Floating Pool To Filter Prague's Polluted River For Swimmers

How a floating pool could help filter this city's contaminated waters so residents can once again enjoy them.




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Mesmerizing Chandelier Mimicks Deep Sea Bioluminescence (Photos)

Using mouth-blown glass and energy-efficient LEDs, this stunning chandelier looks like a creature from the ocean's depths.




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Centuries-old distillery converted into multipurpose co-working space

It comes with a tiny bar, housed in the distillery's old elevator.




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British Columbia's Quest for Carbon Neutrality

In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working?




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Lyft commits to carbon offsetting all user rides

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.




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Why you should take baking soda on your next camping trip

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.




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Arrive is a nifty camping gear rental service

Why spend a fortune buying it when you don't use it that often?




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Is outdoor play a child's want or right?

A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today.




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Why 'trunk-or-treat' is a terrible idea

It assumes Halloween is all about the candy, when there's actually far more at play.




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Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.




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Kids need these 3 things, but parents aren't delivering

It's one thing to criticize kids' tech habits, but what alternatives do parents offer them?




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How to thrive during a lockdown with kids

School closures mean kids will be spending a lot more time at home. Here's some advice on how to cope.




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Even in a crisis, children's screen time needs to be controlled

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.




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Black Friday is losing appeal for US shoppers, but it's not as good as it sounds

Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement.




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7 strategies for curing the urge to shop

Constantly fulfilling your desires leads to financial problems. Learn how to get that under control.




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5 fun ways to get free stuff on Black Friday

Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead.




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5 reasons to take clutter seriously

You don't want it in your life. Do everything to avoid it.




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How to upcycle pallets into "rustic-industrial" stuff for your home

Remember pallets? Remember infographics? We have both in one post!




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Beautifully simple corrugated plywood furniture is lightweight, strong & user-friendly (Video)

Made with a patented energy- and wood-saving technique, this Corelam collection is perfect for those who move a lot.




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Fast Food Furniture is a worrisome trend

Do we really want our furniture to be inspired by burgers and hot dogs? We prefer Slow Food.




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Joris Laarman Lab shows the future of digital design

An exhibition of their work is at the Cooper Hewitt in New York.




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Here's a clever triple bunk bed for three kids in Brooklyn

A cluttered apartment room becomes a modern place to sleep and play for three siblings.




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The Tiny Home Bed is a minimalist, decluttering space-saver

This sturdy bed helps to declutter small spaces by combining sleeping and storage.




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Product Service Systems are back with Fernish subscription furniture

This might be a model for how to live lightly in a circular economy.




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Elegant furniture made with discarded cables from Golden Gate Bridge

These old, thick cable ropes have done their job: now it's time to reuse them in a beautiful way.




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U.S. is trying to boost British appetite for chlorinated chicken

The problem is, it's not just about the presence of chlorine, but rather why the chlorine is needed in the first place.




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Are plant-based meats ethical if they're funded by industrial livestock producers?

A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare.




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Transition City Bristol to Plant a Virtual Orchard

We’ve reported on Transition City Bristol before, one of the first city-wide Transition Town initiatives [Disclaimer: This author has good friends involved in the project, but we’d be writing about it even if we didn’t]. It looks like things are




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Prince Charles Saves Britain's Apples

We have applauded Prince Charles before for his willingness to spend massive amounts of money on green causes. And now HRH has done it again. He has purchased 1,000 of the rarest British apple varieties. So have Geoffrey Anderton, who owns Lochnaw




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The Week in Pictures: Rot-Proof Apple, Surprises at GreenBuild, Bacteria Lights Up Landmines, and More

From the news that scientists have created a bacteria that lights up around landmines to the development of a rot-proof apple--that stays fresh for 4 months--a lot happened this week in green. A new study called The Economics of Ecosystems and




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Ask Pablo: Which Favorite Holiday Pie Is The Greenest to Bake?

Which holiday pie is greenest? Pumpkin, apple, or pecan? Find out in this week's Ask Pablo!




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Photo of the Day: Richard Shilling's Land Art

Richard Shilling's apples help me appreciate the wondrous variety found in nature.




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Art Photo of the Day: Jessica Rath Uses Sculpture to Highlight Hybrid and Endangered Apples

Artist Jessica Rath uses sculpture and photography to highlight the problem with new hybrid apples and endangered varieties.




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Design competition for a New York Aquarium makes a splash

But I am in the tank for the one that came in second




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Skyscraper is a giant vending machine for 3D printed homes

Archigram’s Plug-in City meets 3D Printing




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The 2018 Evolo Competition entries are wonders of drawing talent and imagination

It always amazes, how much work people do for this.




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The judges get it right with the 2019 Evolo Skyscraper Competition

Lots of great ideas for green building in this year's crop.




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Why aren't people more worried about the epidemic of poor diet?

Dr. David Katz argues that poor nutrition is a greater threat than the coronavirus, but we think both are concerning.