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Charlie Radka

Charlie Radka is a writer/ photographer with roots in Thailand, France, the United States and Canada. She has worked with the United Nations Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) and studied writing at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. She is currently working on a novel. You can read more of her work at charlieradka.wordpress.com.
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UN Environment and Yale present a sustainable tiny home in NYC

U.N. Environment and Yale University’s School of Architecture has unveiled an innovative tiny home that explores...

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REMINDER: Today is your chance to score a free organic mattress from My Green Mattress

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We test drove the new Chevrolet Bolt – and here’s the scoop

When we were invited to test-drive the brand new Chevy Bolt electric vehicle, we naturally jumped on the opportunity....

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15 stunning examples of interior design using natural stone

Successful interior design creates aesthetically pleasing and healthy indoor environments that enhance how we live,...

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Thousands of San Franciscans form human chain across Golden Gate Bridge in peaceful demonstration

Donald Trump’s inauguration was unstoppable, but that doesn’t mean people are about to sit around and normalize...

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Was Star Wars' Naboo secretly designed by Frank Lloyd Wright?

A Bay Area commuter approaching Terra Linda from US 101 will notice something strange just east of the freeway...

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Some people say guys are hard to shop for, but that doesn't have to be the case - just look for classic, timeless...

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10 Healthy, energizing, clean-eating Thanksgiving recipes

Colder weather is upon us and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The typical Thanksgiving gorge-fest of carb-heavy...

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Vote for your favorite costume in the Green Halloween Costume Contest

Attention all ghouls and goblins. In celebration of the spookiest of holidays, crafty DIY costumes are beginning...

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Biodesign Architecture Competition extends deadline to Sept 6th

Calling all future-forward architects and designers! How can we create buildings that heal themselves, ourselves,...

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6 foods you can easily grow from kitchen scraps

1. Lettuce Lettuce, cabbage, and bok choy are straightforward to grow and have a short, four-day growing period....

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Designers, get ready for the BioDesign Competition - cash prize of $1000

Calling all future-looking designers and architects! We've got a cool new design competition coming up for you...

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New York City just approved plans to build the Lowline - the world’s first underground park

New York City officials just approved plans to build the world's first underground park! It's a huge step forward...

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The nonprofit writing center is a welcome addition to the city’s notorious Tenderloin neighborhood and provides...

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Win a Tentsile Tree Tent and BioLite Energy Kit (worth $1072) in the Inhabitat off-grid camping giveaway

Summer is just a few weeks away, so it's prime time for an adventure in the great outdoors. Fortunately, going...

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