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Bills and Laws

Climate change lawsuit to hold oil companies accountable

Recently, a Virginia federal appeals court heard a case regarding the role of fossil fuel companies in driving climate change. Major fossil fuel companies face several charges from cities and municipalities across the country. Litigation focuses on the fossil fuel industry's false and misleading advertisements...
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Design

Energy efficient bamboo device in Vietnam is a cooling system

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Positive News

Rihanna donates $15 million to climate justice

Entertainer and philanthropist Rihanna has pledged $15 million to address climate change. Eighteen climate justice organizations will benefit. These groups include the Indigenous Environmental Network, Movement for Black Lives and Climate Justice Alliance. “Climate disasters, which are growing in frequency...
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Bedroom

With California Design Den bedding your conscience can rest easy

In our ever-consuming world, sometimes we fail to pause and evaluate the impact of everyday necessities like linens. But textiles are a massive contributor to landfill waste and water pollution, so it’s important to consider the bedding you buy.  Proudly Californian brand California...
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Electric Vehicles

Aptera upgrades its unique solar-charging EV

A wooden house called The Barn designed by Alexis Dornier sits in a forested area
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Homes

The Barn is created with ethically-sourced, reclaimed timber

You've seen plenty of barns in your day. They are wooden buildings tucked into an open landscape, rising up from the land and sticking out like a sore thumb. The Barn designed by Alexis Dornier is a beautiful extension of the natural world, existing as a part of it rather than an object separate from it. Created...
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Public Spaces

Burned stadium in Oregon receives an upcycling makeover

The new Civic Park in Eugene, Oregon was designed for the Eugene Civic Alliance by Skylab, along with local partner architect Robertson Sherwood Architects, to revitalize a neighborhood. A fire destroyed the iconic Eugene Civic Stadium, the site of the new park. The new project is designed to revitalize the neighborhood...
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Bills and Laws

New Florida legislation could shutter state's solar uptake

A bill recently introduced to the Florida legislature could hamper rooftop solar efforts in the state. Republican Senator Jennifer Bradley introduced the bill, which proposed reducing solar reimbursement rates by up to 75%, among other changes. Why the change? Some critics point out lobbying by Florida...
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Positive News

California redwoods to be reclaimed by Indigenous groups

Ten Indigenous tribes on California’s Lost Coast are about to get their ancestral homeland back. Save the Redwoods League announced Tuesday that it will transfer over 500 acres back to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council. “It’s a real blessing,” said Priscilla Hunter of the Coyote Valley...

Ten Indigenous tribes on California’s Lost Coast are about to get their ancestral homeland back. Save the Redwoods League announced Tuesday...
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HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit

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Homes

First ceramic geodesic dome in the world is affordable

Geoship installed its first bio-ceramic geodesic dome in a bid to create long-lasting, zero-carbon, fireproof and biologically resonant architecture for a new way of building homes. The company is relatively young, with just 400 paid deposits for homes, but they work by a co-op model and have over 2,000 investors. "Homebuilding...

Geoship installed its first bio-ceramic geodesic dome in a bid to create long-lasting, zero-carbon, fireproof and biologically resonant architecture...
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Exhibits

Brazilian Pavilion at The World Expo transports visitors into nature

The immersive displays at The World Expo Dubai speak to technology, innovation, nature and the environment. Thanks to Cactus, an innovative award-winning design studio, the Brazilian Pavilion stands as an example of these water-cooler topics.  The exhibit aims to transport visitors into scenes...

The immersive displays at The World Expo Dubai speak to technology, innovation, nature and the environment. Thanks to Cactus, an innovative award-winning...
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Other Gadgets

3-in-1 flashlight, lighter and pry bar is rechargeable

Want a multi-functional tool that is also eco-friendly? The Hunt 4.0 by London-based SEPTEM Studio is a rechargeable flashlight you can plug into your laptop. It's also a lighter and a multi-purpose opener tool that fits on your keychain. Hunt 4.0 is the seventh Kickstarter from its creators. It...

Want a multi-functional tool that is also eco-friendly? The Hunt 4.0 by London-based SEPTEM Studio is a rechargeable flashlight you can plug...
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Science

Newly discovered catalyst offers solution for methane

Researchers have found and tested a catalyst that could convert methane gas into valuable compounds. A study in Nature Catalysis says the catalyst will be able not only to convert methane but also develop industrially vital compounds. These findings provide an option for combatting methane's harmful greenhouse...

Researchers have found and tested a catalyst that could convert methane gas into valuable compounds. A study in Nature Catalysis says the catalyst...
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Solar

Solar panel technology breakthrough to increase efficiency

With the pressure on to save ourselves from global warming, we need more efficient solar panels like yesterday. But the next best thing is soon, and thanks to new developments in solar technology, solar panels may increase their efficiency by almost half by 2025. Still, that will only be about 35% efficient....

With the pressure on to save ourselves from global warming, we need more efficient solar panels like yesterday. But the next best thing is...