ExxonMobil isn't typically known for climate action, but the world's biggest publicly traded oil and gas company is now fighting climate change with greenhouse gas reduction measures. The oil and gas giant recently announced measures to lower greenhouse gas emissions, including a 15 percent drop in methane emissions,...
Donald Trump's administration is angling to amend hunting regulations for national preserves in Alaska, and not for the better. Announced this week, the proposed changes would reverse Obama-era rules that forbid hunting methods the Sierra Club described as cruel and extreme. Among these methods? Baiting bears...
In a monumental trial, DeWayne Johnson will soon become the first person to face Monsanto in court for an alleged cover-up of the cancer-causing dangers of its herbicide products. Johnson, a father of three and resident of California, has cancer, which he believes was caused by his exposure to Monsanto-produced...
For the very first time, scientists filmed sharks traveling along a 500-mile-long shark highway in the Pacific Ocean that stretches between the Galapagos Islands and Cocos Island. The reason for filming? While Cocos and the Galapagos have protected areas for fish, the shark highway is not included, and scientists...
The Trump Administration has announced a proposal to sell 4,200 acres of public, protected land in northern Arizona for oil and gas development. The area in question crosses the Little Colorado River and is located only three miles from Petrified Forest National Park. It also is close to the habitat for the Little...
When a client with a large family reached out to ACDF Architecture for an extension of their rustic country cottage in Quebec, the Montreal studio responded with a modern building that provides a visually arresting contrast to the historic house. Dubbed the Chalet La petite soeur, the addition mirrors the original...
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If your dream getaway involves nature excursions in a tropical environment, prepare to fall in love with the Cardamom Club resort in Thekkady, India. Recently renovated by Bangalore-based Kumar La Noce, this boutique resort features a series of elevated tiny cabins primarily built from sustainably sourced Bangkirai...
If your dream getaway involves nature excursions in a tropical environment, prepare to fall in love with the Cardamom Club resort in Thekkady,...
Toronto's new buildings are quickly cementing the city's status as an architectural icon, and its latest gorgeously green residential tower is no exception. The city has just broken ground on Aquabella, a LEED-certified building with multiple tiers of green roofs. Designed by Danish architecture firm 3XN, the...
Toronto's new buildings are quickly cementing the city's status as an architectural icon, and its latest gorgeously green residential tower is...
Environmental design and contemporary art go hand-in-hand in Steven Holl Architects’ recently completed The Markel Center, the home of the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Located at the busiest intersection in Richmond, The Markel Center embodies VCU and the ICA’s...
Environmental design and contemporary art go hand-in-hand in Steven Holl Architects’ recently completed The Markel Center, the home of the...
Want to take action in the fight against climate change? Plant a garden! During World War II, people in the U.S. planted around 20 million victory gardens. Green America aims to bring the concept back with Climate Victory Gardens to combat climate change. Their goal is to help launch 40 million Climate Victory...
Want to take action in the fight against climate change? Plant a garden! During World War II, people in the U.S. planted around 20 million victory...
Around 40 percent of food goes to waste in America yearly, which costs the average family of four about $2,000 a year. Luckily, Chicago startup Ovie has an answer to this problem: Smarterware. Ovie's Smart Tags, which keep track of food items' freshness, can be clipped on food, placed on six-cup containers, or...
Around 40 percent of food goes to waste in America yearly, which costs the average family of four about $2,000 a year. Luckily, Chicago startup...
AEye, a San Francisco Bay Area-based company that develops hardware, software and algorithms that serve as the "eyes and visual cortex" of autonomous vehicles, has announced a new data type that will help self-driving cars see better and, as a result, reduce energy costs. The data type combines pixels from digital...
AEye, a San Francisco Bay Area-based company that develops hardware, software and algorithms that serve as the "eyes and visual cortex" of autonomous...
Plant-based meat substitutes or meat grown in a laboratory — think the Impossible Burger or the Beyond Burger — won't be able to be marketed as meat under new legislation recently approved by Missouri lawmakers in a 125 to 22 vote. Representative Jeff Knight, a Republican who backed the change, told the...
Plant-based meat substitutes or meat grown in a laboratory — think the Impossible Burger or the Beyond Burger — won't be able to be marketed...
The top administrative court in Germany has issued a ruling that empowers municipalities to ban older diesel vehicles, effective immediately, in pursuit of cleaner air. This decision comes only one day after the European Commission filed a complaint with the European Court of Justice, the highest court in the...
The top administrative court in Germany has issued a ruling that empowers municipalities to ban older diesel vehicles, effective immediately,...
Cutler Anderson Architects completed a modern woodland home that fully embraces the outdoors. Built to wrap around a large lake, the Connecticut Residence takes design inspiration from its surroundings with a subdued palette comprised of natural materials. As an “emotionally sustainable” home, the dwelling...
Cutler Anderson Architects completed a modern woodland home that fully embraces the outdoors. Built to wrap around a large lake, the Connecticut...
Stoss Landscape Urbanism has won a design competition for the Chouteau Greenway, with a proposal that will soon transform an uninhabited stretch of land into a thriving, nature-filled space connecting St. Louis’ Foster Park and the Gateway Arch. The winning proposal, titled "The Loop + The Stitch," envisions...
Stoss Landscape Urbanism has won a design competition for the Chouteau Greenway, with a proposal that will soon transform an uninhabited stretch...
Sustainability is on the menu at Zero Waste Bistro, a pop-up dining experience and installation that’s exploring how great design can drastically reduce the problem of restaurant food waste. Launched as part of NYCxDESIGN’s marquee event, WantedDesign Manhattan, the four-day Zero Waste Bistro — open May...
Sustainability is on the menu at Zero Waste Bistro, a pop-up dining experience and installation that’s exploring how great design can drastically...
According to the United Nations, there are 7.6 billion people living on Earth today. Of those 7.6 billion, 815 million people are already going hungry. And, on top of that, the UN expects the global population to jump to 9.8 billion by 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. These figures raise a troubling question: will...
According to the United Nations, there are 7.6 billion people living on Earth today. Of those 7.6 billion, 815 million people are already going...
Leave it to the creative minds at the Parsons School of Design to renovate public seating for a more eco-friendly world. The school recently unveiled Street Seats, a sustainably-designed public seating area made from repurposed and biodegradable products for New Yorkers to find respite from the hustle and bustle...
Leave it to the creative minds at the Parsons School of Design to renovate public seating for a more eco-friendly world. The school recently...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled label prototypes for food with genetically modified ingredients. The fight for labels was controversial, but in 2016, Congress passed a bill in favor of required labeling. Now, the proposed label designs are also facing controversy. "I mean,...
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled label prototypes for food with genetically modified ingredients. The fight...
Ocean plastic just got a flashy new awareness effort—in Manchester United Football Club jerseys. Adidas has teamed up with Parley for the Oceans to release a kit utilizing recycled ocean plastic and inspired by the team's 1968 European Cup Final win. Manchester United director Richard Arnold said in a statement,...
Ocean plastic just got a flashy new awareness effort—in Manchester United Football Club jerseys. Adidas has teamed up with Parley for the...
Nine cities across Africa, a continent vulnerable to climate change, are taking action. Recently, these cities pledged to deliver their share of carbon emissions reductions to hit Paris Agreement goals. The cities, several of which are major capitals, aim to reach zero carbon economies in just over 30 years. https://twitter.com/c40cities/status/998126329060085760 Transportation,...
Nine cities across Africa, a continent vulnerable to climate change, are taking action. Recently, these cities pledged to deliver their share...
Point Nemo is so remote that those on the International Space Station, hundreds of miles above Earth, are usually the closest humans to this isolated place. Located nearly 1,700 miles from the nearest island, Point Nemo is the oceanic point farthest from land on our planet. Despite its secluded location, Point...
Point Nemo is so remote that those on the International Space Station, hundreds of miles above Earth, are usually the closest humans to this...
Inspired by 20th-century architect R. Buckminster Fuller, architect Pavlina Williams transformed a decrepit dome house in Palm Springs into a dreamy retreat that channels bohemian and mid-century modern vibes. Now available as a vacation rental on Boutique Homes, the Geodesic Dome House offers stunning desert...
Inspired by 20th-century architect R. Buckminster Fuller, architect Pavlina Williams transformed a decrepit dome house in Palm Springs into a...
