Floating dairy farm debuts in the Netherlands
July 17, 2019, 3:56 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The Port of Rotterdam is home to the first urban agriculture operation that yields fresh milk, yogurt and cheese.
Artists transform old Ikea furniture into 'wildhomes' for urban wildlife
March 25, 2019, 9:18 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Birds, bees, bats and bees in one London park just got swank new digs.
This undersea restaurant in Norway will moonlight as an artificial reef
March 21, 2019, 11:15 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Some eateries have roof gardens. This one will be clad in mollusks.
Manhattan's newest green space straddles an active train yard
March 19, 2019, 7:59 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The self-described 'smartest park ever built' is now open at Hudson Yards.
Live rent-free in Indiana's historic House of Tomorrow (on one condition)
March 1, 2019, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The futuristic 30s-era dwelling located in Indiana Dunes National Park requires a $2.5M restoration.
Ikea curtains pull double-duty as air purifiers
February 27, 2019, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The home furnishings giant wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.
Denmark's ski slope (on top of a power plant) welcomes first guests
February 15, 2019, 9:08 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Copenhagen gains an unusual new landmark in the form of a multitasking waste-to-energy plant.
Tulsa kicks off 2019 with a world-class new park
January 25, 2019, 8:40 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Gathering Place champions sustainability, accessibility and inclusion
World's tallest indoor waterfall will be located in already-spectacular airport
January 15, 2019, 10:09 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Singapore's Changi Airport outdoes itself once again.
Milan will counter climate change with help from 3 million new trees
December 17, 2018, 10:22 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The famously smoggy Italian city envisions a future that's cooler, cleaner and swathed in green.
Bosco Verticale: An urban forest grows in Milan
December 11, 2018, 10:38 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The city's literal vertical forest boasts the equivalent of 2.4 acres of land.
Ikea to combat air pollution in India by turning farming waste into home goods
November 26, 2018, 8:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
While some see agricultural residue to be burned, the retailer sees a viable new renewable material.
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10 eye-opening benefits of walking
From your heart to your head, here's why you should lace up your sneakers.
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Self-care matters more in stressful times
From sleeping and eating well to taking deep breaths, self-care is important when times are tough.
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A guide to killing germs the right way
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
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How often do you really need to shower?
Most people think showering once a day is the norm, but there are plenty of people who don't.
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Everything you know about hand-washing is probably wrong
Forget the 'Happy Birthday' song. Get ready to spend way more time washing your hands.
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What is mindfulness?
Defining it can be tricky, but once you have grasped the concept, we've got 5 ways to practice it.
