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Pop-up prefab units build Barcelona up, rather than sprawl out (Video)

These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."




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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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Small apartment redesigned like an 'urban beach house'

A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home.




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Sri Lanka dazzles with its splendor and resilience

The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation.




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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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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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3 more rules for sustainable tourism

This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet.




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6 ways to build resilience at home

"Be like a squirrel" and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times.




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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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Pakistan turns unemployed workers into tree planters

The country's ambitious reforestation project has received a surprise influx of laborers, thanks to coronavirus.




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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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This is the best way to reheat leftovers

Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated.




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Eat your fruits and vegetables: New Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list released

Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce.




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Can coronavirus spread through tears?

A new study finds that it is unlikely that infected patients are shedding the virus through their tears.




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9 reasons to eat a lot of beans

The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty.




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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.




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Here's why the April super Pink Moon is so special

Skygazers are in for a treat in when the full Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of the year, dazzles the heavens.




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Photo: Secrets of a glass frog revealed

Our photo of the day comes from the Chocó region of Ecuador.




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Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye

Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs.




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Iceland recommends hugging trees instead of people

The Icelandic Forestry Service is giving lessons in tree hugging, literally, and we are here for it.




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How to use different types of flour

Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another.




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Here's what your houseplants need for spring

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead.




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Are you throwing out the best part of your citrus fruits?

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest.




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Tiny off-grid eco-cabin in Australia has everything you really need

Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio.




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I so want this 3D printed campervan of the future

The Hymer VisionVenture is small space living that moves.




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Tiny home packs a lot in 280 square feet

But where do you put it?




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Modern DIY yurt has a dreamy garden bedroom

An Oregon couple built this spectacular houseplant-filled yurt, and are offering a detailed online guide for free.




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Luxe tiny house has a chef's kitchen and secret dining room

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.




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Vanbase builds a conversion that's more like a boat than a camper van

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.




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6 dreamy tiny homes created for Disney characters

Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead?




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Woman has used the same Christmas tree every year since 1928

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some




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Xmas Stress? Get A Christmas Tree Delivered By Bike

Real Christmas trees - the ones you go out and cut down yourself, are a growth industry, says SF Gate. That's because young adults are flocking to u-cut tree lots, out for the experience and the family time that Christmas-tree




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Cute, Low Impact Wool Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments by Planar

I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree.




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Israeli Artist Makes Christmas Tree From 5,480 Recycled Plastic Bottles

Devastating forest fires in the area haven't kept Haifa, Israel, from being able to put up a massive Christmas tree in the center of town. It helps, of course, that the tree is made entirely of recycled plastic bottles -- 5,480 of them.




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Old Christmas Trees Help Other Trees Grow Year-Round in Paris' Neighborhood Parks

Once all the gifts have been opened, all the feasting done, all the toasts made, the time will soon come to figure out what the heck to do with the Christmas tree around which so




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Healthy 75' Tree Cut Down to Decorate Rockefeller Center. Does It Have to Be This Way?

The tree that will decorate Rockefeller Center this holiday season was cut down this week - but was it needlessly killed?




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First People Powered Christmas Tree in UK

Trivia challenge: how many years can you run London with the power used on Christmas lights?




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The Week in Pictures: Parisian Industrial Island to Become Green Cultural Hub, Elf-Powered Christmas Tree, and More

An island once home to a Renault car factory will be sustainably transformed. We also have a Christmas tree powered by jumping elves, a hydrogen-powered tractor, and more.




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Flat-Pack Christmas Tree Made of Corrugated Cardboard is a Keeper

This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year.




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“Text for Trees” and Arbor Day Foundation Will Plant Up to One Million Trees

A tree-planting campaign that's as easy as a click, text or tweet seeks to reach a million before December 31.




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Christmas Trees Recycled Into Fish Habitats Across the Country

Around the country, Christmas trees are recycled for an unlikely purpose: they make for good fish habitat.




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Multi Purpose, Flat Pack Aluminium Christmas Tree for the Ultimate Minimalist

Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.




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Let's Have A Real War On Christmas Excess And Revive SPUG, the Society for the Prevention of Useless Gifts

Why should Fox News have all the fun?




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Natural Trees Come With Christmas Critters

A new twist in the ongoing debate over the best Christmas tree: live, natural, artificial, or other?




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How Do You Light Your Tree? (Survey)

How much have things changed over the years? Not much.




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Green the holidays. Eat your Christmas tree.

Live Christmas trees are a great way to keep the holiday spirit alive into the New Year. But what if you could eat them too?




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It's a floating Christmas tree

An old boat and nets are recycled into a lovely surprise.




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Awesome Christmas tree from an old ladder

We've done them all - the organic Xmas tree, the re-plant live Xmas tree, the bike-delivered Xmas tree. This one feels the greenest of them all.




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When it comes to Montreal's "ugly" Christmas tree, we're TreeHuggers.

Because it is really a Solstice Tree, and it is all about life in a harsh climate.




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How to care for a living Christmas tree

Instead of buying a cut tree that gets used once, choosing a potted or burlap-bagged living Christmas tree can yield years of enjoyment.