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Bills and Laws

New climate bill signed by Biden may save you money

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that seeks to invest nearly $400 billion toward domestic clean energy use across the U.S. The signed bill now represents the highest investment in climate action in America's history. The amount will come in form of tax credits to persuade homeowners...
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News

A tree that survived the Jurassic era is now endangered

Scientists say that Araucaria araucana, commonly known as the monkey puzzle tree, is now endangered and faces the risk of extinction. Known to be one of the most resilient species, the plant outlived the Jurassic era, over 14 million years ago. According to the IUCN red list, the monkey puzzle tree is currently...
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Electric Vehicles

Three-wheel EV that charges faster than your laptop is here

Have you ever considered a three-wheel vehicle for your daily commute? Previously, the choice of sunny city dwellers traveling only a few miles, three-wheel EVs are now expanding to create commuting options for more people wanting to green their transportation. The Nimbus three-wheel EV aims to solve traffic congestion...
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Electric Vehicles

Lightyear One solar car doesn't need to charge for months

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Homes

Modern prefab housing offers affordable, high-quality design

What is the answer to solving the housing crisis? Of several answers, one is to build more housing. This simple solution has taken on a whole new look with the Hamilton Passive House Modular Housing. This is a design from Montgomery Sisam Architects that seeks to provide affordable, dignified and high-quality...
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Architecture

What will sustainable urban centers of the future look like?

City centers have been fraught with issues since the beginning of urban development. Even small towns and villages had to deal with concerns such as waste management and shared resources. Imagine the reality of garbage and rats in London during the plague in the mid-1600s for historical reference. Modern-day urban...
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Science

Warning messages on river beds as Europe drought worsens

Disaster warning messages have emerged on river beds in parts of Europe. The continent faces a historic drought that has led to serious drops in major rivers. On most river beds, centuries-old cravings are chiseled in the rocks, warning the locals to expect the worst. Known as the “Hungersteine,” or “Hunger...
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Vegan

Vegan cheese hitting dairy aisles at Whole Foods in New York

New York City-based vegan cheese brand RIND announced that its fine vegan cheese will be entering dairy cases at Whole Foods Market in New York City. This announcement marks tremendous growth not only for RIND, but for vegan cheeses at large. Over the years, vegan cheese opinions have been evolving, forcing recognition...

New York City-based vegan cheese brand RIND announced that its fine vegan cheese will be entering dairy cases at Whole Foods Market in New York...
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The most affordable electric vehicles in 2022 and 2023

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Energy

Could thorium be the future of fuel and energy?

For the past 70 years or so, the idea of using thorium as an energy source for cars has come around time and again. Beginning with the concept for the 1957 Ford Nucleon that, if adopted, would have featured a nuclear reactor in the trunk, the discussion continues right into the 21st century. On paper, the...

For the past 70 years or so, the idea of using thorium as an energy source for cars has come around time and again. Beginning with the concept...
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Landscape Architecture

Micro-city in the desert embraces a utopian, sci-fi design

Arcosanti is a futuristic city located in the high desert of Paradise Valley, Arizona. It was designed by the late Paolo Soleri who broke ground on this project in 1970. In the late 60s, his concepts were embraced by the “hippie” counter-culture, dreaming of a utopian existence with life on a more human scale. Soleri...

Arcosanti is a futuristic city located in the high desert of Paradise Valley, Arizona. It was designed by the late Paolo Soleri who broke ground...
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Conservation

The Ellen DeGeneres Fund helps to anchor conservation hub

The Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Fossey Gorilla Fund is a new educational center in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. It aims to serve as a worldwide model for responsible design and construction focused on ecology. This building is a $15 million investment that anchors the region as a conservation hub for ecological...

The Ellen DeGeneres campus of the Fossey Gorilla Fund is a new educational center in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. It aims to serve as a worldwide...
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Climate Change

California could be hit by a megaflood in the future

A new study published in the journal Sciences Advances on Friday warned that California could be hit by a "megaflood" in the near future. Coming at a time when the state and entire world is grappling with historic droughts, the prospects of a megaflood may seem unlikely. However, the researchers say that climate...

A new study published in the journal Sciences Advances on Friday warned that California could be hit by a "megaflood" in the near future. Coming...
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Beauty

Green beauty bars from Solidu come in plastic-free packaging

Solidu tosses out everything we know about shampoo, including the 80% water that is in most bottles. The story starts and ends on a journey with nature, and the result is a product line aimed at clean ingredients and clean bodies.  Founder Vaiva Zvirblyte was born in Lithuania, but lived in Shanghai...

Solidu tosses out everything we know about shampoo, including the 80% water that is in most bottles. The story starts and ends on a journey with...