Bosco Verticale: An urban forest grows in Milan
December 11, 2018, 10:38 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The vertical forest is leading by example in the city's new mission to plant 3 million trees by 2030.
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.
World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands
September 21, 2018, 10:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
This path in Zwolle is paved with the equivalent of a half-million plastic bottle caps.
This compact wind turbine is perfect for blustery cities
September 18, 2018, 8:34 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The student-designed O-Wind Turbine wins the James Dyson Award.
Floating dairy farm to debut in the Netherlands
September 12, 2018, 9:27 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Heifers ahoy!
How turning gray schoolyards green could help cities cool off
August 30, 2018, 9:22 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Paris wants to bid adieu to asphalt-laden landscapes of all sorts.
Can vacant mall stores alleviate homelessness?
August 29, 2018, 9:37 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Tomorrow's Sears is today's transitional housing facility.
Bus-to-home conversions: Wheels, wanderlust and the great wide open
August 21, 2018, 9:18 a.m. by Matt Hickman
These aren't your grandparents' RVs and motorhomes.
Natural disaster-proof 'back-up' city underway in the Philippines
July 30, 2018, 8:22 a.m. by Matt Hickman
New Clark City is a far cry from pollution-choked, flood-prone Manila.
Floating park built from recycled plastic waste debuts in the Netherlands
July 17, 2018, 8:19 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A river pollution clean-up project yields spectacular results in Rotterdam.
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic winter home in Arizona is now open for (virtual) tours
July 2, 2018, 8:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Soak in the history and architectural splendor of Taliesin West from the comfort of your armchair.
Dutch neighborhood of 3D-printed houses will be world's first
June 11, 2018, 9:31 a.m. by Matt Hickman
In Eindhoven, massive concrete printers are replacing skilled bricklayers.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Give your time, your money or your expertise — and make a difference.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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