Carbon accountability: keeping emissions low as the U.S. reopens
As global carbon emissions continue to decrease due to COVID-19, history shows that this drop may not be sustainable....
Arrival’s zero-emissions buses are designed for social distancing
U.K. startup Arrival has unveiled the Arrival Bus, an eye-catching electric bus crafted to not only improve public...
WWF releases report on avoiding the next zoonotic disease pandemic
Humans must address environmental issues now if they wish to avoid future pandemics, WWF International stated in...
Earth School offers kids interesting science lessons online
Kids stuck at home due to coronavirus have another opportunity for quality online learning. Earth School, a collaboration...
Rimbin concept offers a look into the future of infection-free playgrounds
Berlin-based inventors Martin Binder and Claudio Rimmele believe that parents shouldn’t have to make the choice...
Designers propose sustainable housing in response to COVID-19 lifestyle changes
For those lucky enough to keep their jobs during the global pandemic, a large portion have been working from home...
Crowds fill national park for Yellowstone reopening
As some of the biggest national parks start to reopen, visitors reassure themselves that it is safe to be outdoors....
Architects design COVID-19 mobile testing labs for underserved communities
Perkins and Will’s New York studio has teamed up with Danish firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and multidisciplinary...
Tips for reducing food waste amid coronavirus
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are panic-buying groceries that may or may not be used before they...
PADI is making face masks from recycled ocean plastic
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has teamed up with eco-friendly activewear company Rash'R...
Healthcare skyscraper wins 2020 eVolo Skyscraper Competition
After receiving nearly 500 submissions from around the world, eVolo Magazine has announced the winners of the 2020...
Solar-powered “bubble shield” focuses on physical distancing in public
As of May 5, more than 3.5 million people in 215 countries around the world have been infected with the novel coronavirus,...
Should you make sourdough starter?
Because the pandemic has ushered in a back-to-the-kitchen movement, social media is filled with gorgeous, professional-looking...
Sea turtles thrive on empty beaches during COVID-19 lockdowns
As more people around the world stay inside, more animals are able to thrive in places that are typically crowded...
6 ways to save energy while sheltering in place
Now that millions of Americans are isolated in their homes, everyone is using more energy during off-peak hours....
How to make a mask with fabric to wear or donate
Crafters began making fabric masks when the public learned that COVID-19 was causing a major shortage of personal...
How to safely dispose contaminated gloves, masks, wipes and more
Our new normal, the novel coronavirus pandemic, has caused society to take up more rigorous hygiene regimens. Unfortunately,...
UK bees and wildflowers thrive during lockdown
While humans stay at home and the workforce cuts back to only those who provide essential services, mowing the...
Fostering and adopting pets during the pandemic
As COVID-19 sweeps the U.S., animal shelters have seen an upswing of interest as more animal lovers adopt or foster...
Orca Running offers a Social Distance Run
Since putting on its first race in 2014, Orca Running has grown to organize 25 road and trail races per year in...
Architects propose produce markets designed for social distancing
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, making a trip to the grocery store has become a stressful experience for...
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus
Perhaps it’s not surprising that the first known U.S. case of an animal testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the...
The connection between coronavirus and wildlife exploitation
With the constant string of coronavirus coverage seizing social media, news outlets and pretty much every aspect...
Pop-up prefab hospitals proposed as healthcare centers during pandemics
Moved by the stories of COVID-19 patients and medical professionals from around the world, Amsterdam-based architectural...
Open-source CURA to turn shipping containers into emergency COVID-19 units
Hospitals overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic could find a much-needed capacity lifeline in retrofitted shipping...
Clear doesn’t mean clean for Venice’s canals
Images of dolphins cruising Italian ports and swans floating beneath picturesque bridges in Venice’s famous canals...
Tour 5 national parks from home
As people social distance and shelter in place, they may feel the walls closing in on them. Fortunately, the National...
Air pollution could make COVID-19 more dangerous
Some climate experts are hypothesizing that living in areas with high air pollution could make cases of COVID-19...
Starbucks suspends personal cup use because of coronavirus
Starbucks is putting public health first until the coronavirus situation improves. The coffee giant has announced...