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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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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Expand your winter squash repertoire
There's more to winter than butternut squash. Here are just a few to try.
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5 super helpful slow cooker hacks
Can this favorite tool of busy families get even better? Yes, it can.
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5 recipes to fight the winter blues
For a healthier and happier winter, turn to traditional superfoods.
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How 'hygge' can help you get through winter
The vague cultural concept doesn't translate easily into English, but it works.
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Why does the cold bother some people more?
Some people can take a brutal winter in stride while others need a cup of coffee once the temperatu…
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10 warming winter dishes from around the world
These wintertime favorites will make you warm from the inside out.
