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20 random reasons to really love trees

There are approximately 2 million reasons to love trees ... but we'll start with these.




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The pollution is getting so bad in London that people are moving out

Schools are also fundraising to supply face masks for children.




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Ice cream trucks to be banned in central London

Concerns over air pollution have led city officials to crack down on these controversial vehicles.




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"Direct Vision" requirement approved for London Trucks

New trucks will all have much greater visibility for the drivers, saving lives of people who walk and cycle.




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Why are London's house sparrows disappearing?

If you guessed that climate-crisis-fueled, disease-carrying mosquitoes are wiping them out, you may be correct.




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Barcelona to Build First Carbon-Neutral Indoor Ski Slope in 2015

Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing?




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Reward fund for information on Jairo Mora Sandoval's murder now $56,000

Thank you to all the generous donors!




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The greenest condo is the one already standing

Here's a lovely renovation using the healthiest materials, and as few of them as possible.




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London Design Festival 2010: Julika Welge's Growing & Repairable Felt Carpet

Here is an interesting idea for a rug made of pieces of felt. We stumbled upon Julika Welge's Growing Carpet at this year's Designersblock at the London Design Festival, where the bright colours and the rich texture first




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To nobody's surprise, London's Walkie Talkie wins the Carbuncle Cup

This building alternately fries the public, blows them off their feet and cheats them out of promised public amenities. And did I mention it's bloated, top-heavy and just plain ugly.




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Let's Spend the Night Together--On a "Boat" on Top of a Roof in London

It's nautical, since it overlooks the Thames River, it's architectural, and it's a winner.




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Staten Island residents fight to save green space from becoming condos

Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers.




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A Plug-In City rises in London at the Trampery on the Gantry

"Exuberant low cost studios for creatives and artists" are plugged into a giant structure in this revolutionary project.




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This campaign platform for housing in London has ideas that could work anywhere

There are huge upfront carbon emissions from building new housing; a better approach is to be smarter about what we have.




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Mayor of London kills the Tulip

We can't keep building useless things like this.




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London cracks down on drivers who sit with engines idling

It's about time more cities did this.




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Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver

The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in.




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How sustainable forestry can help the legacy of African American Landowners

As we recognize African American History Month, it is important to highlight a lesser known part of this history - the legacy of forest ownership among the black community, and the leaders who are working to preserve it.




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Don't throw apple cores out the car window

They can dilute the wild varieties, threatening their existence.




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The Indonesian fires in pictures

Here's a glimpse of what life is like during Southeast Asia's worst fires in more than a decade.




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London's first cat cafe opens tomorrow

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium will be serving up tea and kitty love.




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Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy

The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months.




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7 bright lights shine at the London Design Festival

Stylish and innovative lighting is everywhere at the Design Festival this year.




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7 highlights of the London Design Festival

It's not a competition but... here are some of the loveliest things at the London Design Festival




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Is anyone doing enough about indoor air pollution?

We spend 90 percent of our time indoors. We should worry more about what we are breathing there.




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Another look at indoor air quality and "the indoor generation"

Skylight manufacturer Velux says we need more light and fresh air.




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Indonesia's food supply is being contaminated by imported plastics

An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air.




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Transformer window expands into instant mini-sunroom for small apartments (Video)

This clever replacement window expands out to create a private semi-outdoor space for people who don't have a balcony.




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London is looking to plant 9 million wildflowers

A new campaign is seeking to turn the city into a pollinator's playground by planting a wildflower for every resident.




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Particulate Matter levels in London Underground are 18 times as high as the air outside

And the air outside in urban London is pretty awful.




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Fill your home with random stuff from Marie Kondo's new store

Forget decluttering. KonMari is now all about re-cluttering.




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Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages?

They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too.




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How to remove a bat from indoors

In the face of a devastating epidemic, bats need our tender loving care more than ever. If one sneaks inside, here's how to remove it without toxicants or harm.




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Pop-up restaurant in soaring Swedish gondola opens for sustainable diners

Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air.




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No more junk food ads on London transit

The mayor has cracked down on images portraying unhealthy food, in hopes that it will reduce child obesity rates.




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Why we need fewer, smaller, lighter, slower cars: particulate pollution from brake wear is giving us "London Throat"

Got a froggy "city throat"? It might be from metal particles emitted from braking cars and trucks.




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Marie Kondo has advice for working from home

Not surprisingly, it starts with getting organized.




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Sri Lanka dazzles with its splendor and resilience

The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation.




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London coffee shop turns their cups into biochar

Does this make any sense, and is it truly circular?




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If we are going to have good indoor air quality, we have to start outdoors

Particulate pollution is killing us, and we can't pretend we can just open a window.




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London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme

London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...




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Jargon Watch: SVOCs, "the next challenge in indoor air quality"

Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds are in everything from your dust bunnies to your dental floss.




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Halio electrochromic window goes from dark to clear in three minutes

This could be "a thermostat for the sun."




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London is looking to increase cycling tenfold after the coronavirus

It's the only way to deal with reduced capacity in the underground, and is a great example for other cities.








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Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower Wants You to "Take Vegas Back" and Receive Random Acts of Rewards - Stratosphere on mixologists

Stratosphere is taking Vegas back from the pricey and pretentious. From the casino to the top of the Tower, Stratosphere offers great fun and real values backed up by an unforgettable experience.




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Ondori Asian Kitchen, A Delectable Duality of Chinese and Japanese Cuisines, Now Open at The Orleans - Ondori Asian Kitchen

Special guests helped celebrate the opening of Ondori Asian Kitchen, a distinctive new dining concept at The Orleans Hotel and Casino, on March 2, 2016.