Those yellow parts are much more than mere decoration… Photo: Wikipedia . While it’s true that the vast web of life on this planet is essentially solar powered–without the sun’s energy there is no life–new research shows that oriental hornets ( Vespa orientalis ) go one step beyond, employing special structures on their bodies to trap the sun’s rays and turn it directly into energy. Really…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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When fashion trumps function: The Teva Stiletto. Photo: Mi-Zo Teva ‘s Stilettos have been making the rounds on the style blogs, from The Huffington Post to Refinery 29 , this week. In collaboration with Grey Ant , a NY-based fashion designer, and online retailer New High Mart , the collection has re… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image credit: geerlingguy , used under Creative Commons license. I’ve asked before why so many people hate environmentalists . But, to be fair, the hate runs both ways. There are plenty of greens who like nothing more than to point the finger at eco-villains —you know, those planet maraudi… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Olin Studio ARC Competition; PDF here Designboom reminds us of the ARC International Wildlife Crossing Infrastructure Design Competition, , to promote “innovation in feasible, buildable context-sensitive and compelling design solutions for safe, efficient, cost-effective, and ecologically responsive wildlife crossings.” It is proposed for Vail, Colorado,… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Photo: Smock Paper No matter how green your gifts are, wrapping them up in disposable paper leaves you with a lot of unnecessary waste that puts an environmental damper on the joy of the holidays. Choose these bright patterns, bold prints, and seasonal designs from recycled materials, organic cotton and more for a pile of pretty presents (almost too gorgeous to open) that won’t add to
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Images credit BIG Green roofs continue to change architecture , as architects blend buildings into the landscape and use the roofs as architectural elements, often to hide the building from view. The Vilhelmsro school in Denmark “focuses on nature and sustainability” so Bjarke Ingels of BIG designed it out of sloping landscaped bands that are integrated into the hillside…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image credit: Permaculture Science Whether learning that I am only 10% human, 90% bacteria , or musing on the concept of composting as animal husbandry , my life has taken a decidedly microbial turn of late. And not without good reason. As the video below argues in no uncertain terms, we owe our very existence to the tiniest of beings around. You’ll be astounded at quite how many there are under your feet—… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Image credit: Daly3d , used under Creative Commons license. Richard Branson has long argued that business must step up and tackle both climate change and peak oil as a matter of urgency. From proposing waste-based biofuels in aviation, and even towing planes to the runway , through to setting up a carbon war room a… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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In 2000, at the United Nations’ Millennium Summit a set of development goals were created with an aim to improve some of the most critical social, economic, and environmental issues in the developing world by 2015. The eight goals are: Goal 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Goal 2: Achieve universal primary education Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women Goal 4: Reduce child mortality rate Goal 5: Improve maternal health Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases Goal 7: Ensure environmental sustainability Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development At yesterday’s meeting of the United Nations… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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