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Labour Party launches solar panel program for 1.75M homes

Britain's Labour Party has announced a major new green program, pledging to install solar panels on up to 1.75 million government-subsidized and low-income houses. In what has been called the start of a U.K. version of America’s Green New Deal, the goal of the project is to radically address climate change...
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Playful gable-roofed home in Atlanta champions the power of CLT

Jennifer Bonner, architectural designer and director of MALL, has completed Haus Gables, a new ground-up residential project that was built almost entirely out of cross-laminated timber (CLT), an exceptionally strong wood material made from glued layers of solid-sawn lumber. Located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood...
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Looking to make your mornings greener? Try these 7 tips for a sustainable morning routine

We all have our favorite ways to start the day, but how eco-friendly is your morning routine? You might be surprised to learn that most people waste a lot of energy and resources in the first few hours they are awake. Luckily, you can make your mornings more eco-friendly with a few easy steps. From drinking a...
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NASA Mars Habitat Challenge winner is a 3D-printed pod made of biodegradable materials

Multi-planetary architectural firm AI Space Factory has been awarded first place in the NASA Centennial Challenge with its innovative 3D-printed design, MARSHA. The 15-foot-tall, pod-like design was digitally printed using a base of biodegradable and recyclable basalt composite derived from natural materials...
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Futuristic treehouse in Arkansas is designed to inspire imagination

Heat-treated pine and steel were used to create this unique treehouse inside the Garvan Woodland Gardens in central Arkansas. The space, a 210-acre nature park with botanical gardens owned by the University of Arkansas, borders the Quachita River. The structure itself resides inside a children’s garden full...
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Koalas declared "functionally extinct"

The Australian Koala Foundation declared koalas officially “functionally extinct,” a term which means that though there are still about 80,000 koalas, they are either unlikely to reproduce another generation, prone to inbreeding due to low numbers or may no longer play a significant role in their ecosystem....
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A Chinese highway becomes a vibrant, community-centered 'livable street'

London-based design studio WallaceLiu has given the residents of the southwestern Chinese city Chongqing a new "livable street" to enjoy. The firm was recently tasked with converting a half-mile long, 65-foot-wide highway into a  serene linear urban park, now named Yannan Avenue Park. The green space comes complete...

London-based design studio WallaceLiu has given the residents of the southwestern Chinese city Chongqing a new "livable street" to enjoy. The...
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Phoenix Earthship features a food garden and jungle in off-grid fashion

An earthship is an accommodation with low environmental impact. The design of an earthship incorporates natural and recycled materials in the architecture and decor. It is built with conservation of natural resources in mind so that it produces its own water, electricity and food. Most earthships reuse discarded...

An earthship is an accommodation with low environmental impact. The design of an earthship incorporates natural and recycled materials in the...
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Penalties for protesting pipelines increase in 15 states

At least 15 states have passed or proposed bills that further criminalize trespassing on fossil fuel infrastructure, a trend that environmental and free speech advocates argue unnecessarily targets pipeline protesters and indigenous leaders. In 2018, Louisiana passed a bill that makes trespassing on so-called...

At least 15 states have passed or proposed bills that further criminalize trespassing on fossil fuel infrastructure, a trend that environmental...
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How National Parks benefit the environment

The U.S. has over 400 national parks across the country, which host a combined total to 330 million curious visitors every year. National parks have clear economic benefits for national and local economies, yet they also have important benefits for the environment within and outside of their borders. If you...

The U.S. has over 400 national parks across the country, which host a combined total to 330 million curious visitors every year. National parks...
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A Dutch village inspired the design of this solar-powered home

Within a cluster of traditional Dutch homes in The Hague, local firm Global Architects designed a single-family home that stands out from its neighbors with its contemporary design, yet relates to the surroundings with a layout that references the concept of a village. Aptly named the Hidden Village, the modern...

Within a cluster of traditional Dutch homes in The Hague, local firm Global Architects designed a single-family home that stands out from its...
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Beautiful vacation home in Brazil is crafted from upcycled stone and salvaged bricks

Designed by Curitiba-based firm Solo Arquitetos, the Lake House sits overlooking the expansive wetlands of the Paranapanema River in southern Brazil. Designed to blend into its natural setting, the family vacation home was mainly constructed out of upcycled materials such as broken stones found on-site and reclaimed...

Designed by Curitiba-based firm Solo Arquitetos, the Lake House sits overlooking the expansive wetlands of the Paranapanema River in southern...