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Beauty

I-N Beauty relies on science and plants for hair and skincare solutions

There was a time when personal care products came directly from the land, without chemicals or scientific labs. That’s not to say science is bad by any means. In fact, it's incredibly helpful when it results in the development of everyday beauty products sourced from plants while still being effective for the...
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Homes

Villa bordering nature reserve features natural stone design

Located in the Spanish town of Sotosalbos, Segovia, the House Salbos honors the 12th-century Romanesque architecture of the region with a modern design. Created by ABIBOO Studio, the villa is made out of natural stone using local construction systems, helping it blend into its historic surroundings without...
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Homes

Casa CBC incorporates greenery at every level

While a home provides shelter, it can also highlight exciting architectural design and a marriage with the surrounding landscape. In the case of CBC House, it’s all that and more. “Casa CBC” is located in Lomas de Chapultepec, a residential and commercial neighborhood to the west of Mexico City....
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Climate Change

Worst drought in a century has hit over 93% of West Coast

Western U.S. states are experiencing the worst drought in the past century. Figures released by the U.S Drought Monitor show that 93% of the land in seven Western states is under drought. Further, about 59% of the land is experiencing extreme or exceptional drought. These figures are the worst conditions recorded...
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Water

LA County beaches close after an 8-hour sewage spill

On Monday night, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an order to close several beaches along Santa Monica Bay following a raw sewage spillover on Sunday. An estimated 17 million gallons of untreated sewage were discharged into the water after the Hyperion Water Reclamation sewage...
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Clothing

Osokoa produces fun, playful organic children's clothing

The year 2020 stands out as the year of the pandemic, and inasmuch, many people took advantage of opportunities to follow their dreams. Barcelona brand Osokoa stands as an example of how passion and determination gave birth to a longstanding vision of producing a premium, organic clothing line for children. The...
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Businesses

ACPV designs Building D, an office focused on employee health

A previously industrial area in the southern part of Milan has a long-term plan for renewed development. Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV) is putting the finishing touches on a building in the area that not only honors sustainable practices but aims to create a uniquely healthy environment for employees, too. Dubbed...

A previously industrial area in the southern part of Milan has a long-term plan for renewed development. Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV)...
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Hotels

The Uni Villa is a tiny eco-resort that can thrive anywhere

How many people wish they had their own little retreat? Studio Puisto has developed a new, modular accommodation that it believes would make it easier for people to open a small, sustainable resort anywhere. The Helsinki-based architecture firm designed its new, prefab units in collaboration with...

How many people wish they had their own little retreat? Studio Puisto has developed a new, modular accommodation that it believes would make...
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Climate Change

UN outlines biodiversity plan to reverse climate change

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (U.N. CBD) has set out a plan to reverse ecological destruction, cut down extinction rates and promote human coexistence with nature. The plan will also protect at least 30% of the world's oceans and land to achieve significant climate crisis mitigation by...

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (U.N. CBD) has set out a plan to reverse ecological destruction, cut down extinction rates...
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Animals

Dragonflies are losing their color due to climate change

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows that dragonflies are losing key features due to climate change. The study has established that global warming is causing male dragonflies to lose their color, a feature used to attract mates. The study was lead and co-authored...

A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science shows that dragonflies are losing key features due to climate...
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Public Spaces

A tropical forest will soon grow in Helsinki and provide all the city’s heat

A design proposal for a series of tropical islands has just won the Helsinki Energy Challenge. The goal of this contest is to decarbonize heating systems in the capital city by 2030. Projects like Hot Heart by Carlo Ratti Associati are going to make that happen. Hot Heart is a series of islands that store...

A design proposal for a series of tropical islands has just won the Helsinki Energy Challenge. The goal of this contest is to decarbonize heating...
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Homes

The Cantilever House combats a hot climate with sustainable design

Located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, the Cantilever House by Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab features a geometric design that focuses on energy efficiency and traditional architectural elements in response to the harsh North Indian climate. The client is an outdoor-lover who wanted...

Located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, the Cantilever House by Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab features a geometric design that...