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Behold the bare-handed bee whisperer who is saving the honeybees

Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive.




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Hyundai introduces flying Ubers, rolling toaster-cars

I can't wait for this exciting new world of urban mobility.




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Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future

It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar.




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NHTSA keeps blaming victims instead of regulating SUVs and pickups

Activists everywhere were outraged by their latest public service message.




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Why we need fewer, smaller, lighter, slower cars: particulate pollution from brake wear is giving us "London Throat"

Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks.




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The bike revolution needs safe and secure parking, like Oonee

As scooters and e-bikes proliferate, we need a place to put them.




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Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest

An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed.




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Is shaming people for flying effective?

Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action.




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How 'positive redirection' is shaping tourism

Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems.




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Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families

If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside.




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3 online booking sites for people who want to camp

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.




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Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations

Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise.




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A SpaceX launch puts out as much CO2 as flying 341 people across the Atlantic

Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about?




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Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.




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How I avoided single-use water bottles in Asia

The trick is to get comfortable asking one question.




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How Much Money is Car-Commuting Costing You?

It could be a lot more than you think, especially if you take the long view...




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IDS12: Studio North Exposes Great Young Designers to the World

It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff.




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Unearthing the True Cost of Fossil Fuels

Fossil fuel company executives and D.C. politicians have long worked together to ensure coal and oil prices stay low enough to keep Americans hooked. Here's how we can break the addiction.




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"Mobile Gardening," the Hottest New Trend? 6 Ways to Mash-Up Bikes and Gardens

With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more.




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5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World

Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside.




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Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.




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Feeding 7+ Billion in a Warming World (Video)

Check out the live feed of the Future Tense conference, Feeding the World While the Earth Cooks.




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Summer Biking Joy and Four Ways to Find It

Yes, it's nice to ride unencumbered, wind in your hair, etc. It's also great to bring it all with you - from your honeybees to your honeybunch.




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5 Flirty Urban Looks for Spring/Summer from Nau

From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks.




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Turn Your Bike into a Living Cartoon (Video)

A student project transforms bicycle wheels into rolling animation -- magic ensues.




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The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More!

Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture!




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Merritt Crossing In Oakland Might Well Be The Greenest Home in America

Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!"




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Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV

The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming!




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Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance

Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark.




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A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review)

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.




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Enough Public Bike Sharing, Says Barcelona’s City Council. Get Your Own Bicycles!

Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget.




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Buying Bulk in Barcelona: When Tradition Meets Sustainability (Photos)

In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience.




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Unfolding Art Studio Sleeps Family of Four

Omar Sherzad's single-room art studio doubles as a second home for his family of four. Who wouldn't want a night at the museum?




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Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic)

Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot.




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yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future

Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.




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PEX over copper for the plumbing at yök Casa + Cultura

Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting.




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Greening our bathrooms without sacrificing the experience of our guests at yök Casa + Cultura

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role




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Summing up yök Casa + Cultura with upcycled cardboard furniture, VOC-free paint and sustainable tourism

This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit.




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Barcelona is turning its streets into "citizen spaces"

The city's iconic chamfered blocks will become superblocks the size of small towns.




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Slow shopping for the modern age

The Internet is a surprisingly powerful tool for shopping locally.




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Marie Kondo has advice for working from home

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.




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7 ways to keep working toward zero waste

It may feel like the whole world is regressing toward single-use plastics, but the waste-free movement is far from dead.




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What to cook when there's (almost) nothing in the house

Making do with limited ingredients has taken on new urgency in pandemic times.




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This is what pandemic homeschooling looks like

Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now.




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People are realizing how badly they need nature

Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere.




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Are we on the verge of camping's golden age?

It's a form of travel that is socially distant, cheap, and well-ventilated.




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Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically.




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For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time.




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31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas

In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.




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Think twice before 'panic buying' chicks

Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea.