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China's coasts threatened by rapidly rising sea levels

Sea levels are creeping up as temperatures get hotter here on Earth, and China's State Oceanic Administration just...

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Smog-filled Beijing is building a 'green necklace' around the city to curb pollution

Beijing's pollution problem is no secret - earlier this year the city even created an environmental police squad...

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Autonomous robotic garden drives itself around the city in search of sun

[gallery_extend] http://vimeo.com/163436492 J. R. R. Tolkien’s Ents, a race of anthropomorphic tree...

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NYC's St. Patrick's Cathedral goes green with new geothermal plant

When St. Patrick's Day revelers parade past St. Patrick's Cathedral on NYC's 5th Avenue today, they will be celebrating...

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China approves massive new park for endangered leopards and tigers

China just approved a massive new national park to help protect endangered big cats. The 5,637 square mile park...

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This quirky pink hammock doesn't need trees to rock your world

Get ready for warmer weather with this quirky new hammock from Lithuania. Unlike traditional hammocks that need...

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From D.C. to Cuba: crew on ultra-green yacht celebrates the renewable energy revolution

A solar and wind-powered sailboat is gliding along the United State's East Coast on a mission to bring awareness...

JPDA's clever furniture piece solves a common studio apartment layout issue

[gallery_extend] JPDA's Jordan Parnass, Anthony Moon and Sean Karns designed the millwork insertion specifically...

Use our promo code for discounted tickets to the 2017 Architectural Digest Design Show

It's that time of year again! Architectural Digest's annual Design Show will be back in Manhattan from March 16th-19th,...

'Tiger Hood' transforms NYC alleyways into makeshift golf courses

Where others see alleyways as a place to pee, Patrick Q.F. Barr sees them as a place to tee (off). The amateur...

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Copycat Tower Bridge in China sparks controversy

China is infamous for copying famous architecture from other countries - according to The New York Times the country...

See IKEA's storage-maximizing makeover of a 300-sq-ft studio apartment in the Bronx

[gallery_extend] Will and Delvon faced some common challenges in their 300-square-foot studio apartment. "With...

China to replace Beijing's 67,000 gas-powered taxis with electric cars

Beijing’s air pollution was so bad last December that hundreds of flights were canceled at the city's international...

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New renderings of Studio Gang's Solar Carve building reveal a faceted jewel that hugs the High Line

The curtain is set to rise on Solar Carve, a glistening jewel of a building set to soar above New York City's 10th...

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New York City unveils massive green-roofed film and fashion hub in Brooklyn

Two warehouses in Brooklyn's Sunset Park will soon be transformed into state-of-the-art, affordable production...

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