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Tick tock tick tock: Doomsday Clock nears midnight

It is now 100 seconds to midnight, closer to midnight than at any point since the clock's creation in 1947.




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A picture is worth... Ride a bike and stay well

This ad from the flu pandemic of 101 years ago has held up well.




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Contagion screenwriter talks Jude Law's anti-science blogger character (video)

Scott Z. Burns explains why the villain of his blockbuster film is an anti-science blogger, while the heroes are government officials.




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When the Sun Goes Down, Eco Resorts Combine Luxury and Adventure (Slideshow)

In the last few years ecotourism has grown from a buzzword to a trend, to full-blown industry. Whether travelers are looking for a rugged adventure or refined luxury, planet-conscious operators have sprung up to satisfy




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Flying With Canopy in The Costa Rican Rainforest (Photos + Video)

Although activities that mess with local ecosystems to let humans experience nature usually seem intrusive, looking at the canopy face to face while slowly traveling in an aerial tram in the Costa Rican rainforest is a fairly




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The crazy camouflage of a lichen katydid (video)

Looking more like the delicate work of a fiber artist, this wow-worthy insect has clearly mastered the art of blending in.




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The President of Iceland is right: Ban pineapple pizza.

This is a silly post, about a silly bit of news, but is a reminder that we really should think about what we eat.




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Artist's gorgeous glass & salvaged wood sculptures symbolize rebirth (Video)

Taking pieces of "dead" nature, this artist transmutes them into delightful, living works of glass and gold leaf.




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Meet the singing mice of the cloud forests (videos)

When two male Alston's singing mice meet, they sing an operatic duet that researchers say offers clues about our own speech.




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Trudeau government promises electric car subsidies, public transit support, wind and tidal power

Now if only he can keep his job in the fall election.




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Why people afraid of raising the minimum wage are missing the point

Less work doesn't have to be a bad thing.




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33 years of melting Arctic ice in 33 seconds (video)

The map-makers are calling this the biggest change that they had to make since the breakup of the U.S.S.R.!




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Protesters in Portland block Shell’s ship by suspending themselves from a bridge

Activists risk arrest in an effort to prevent slow oil drilling exploration in the Arctic.




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Mesmerizing short film follows photographer through the Arctic, wolves and polar bears ensue (video)

Take a breathtaking 9-minute journey with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier through the beautifully bleak frozen North, you won’t be sorry.




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Pianist's poignant concert on Arctic ice calls for protected sanctuary (Video)

This week, delegates are meeting to determine the fate of a proposal to protect part of the Arctic. This pianist's moving performance urges people to show their support.




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Polar Permaculture grows fresh food in one of the coldest, darkest regions on Earth (Video)

Looking to reduce waste, increase local food security and create a "circular economy," this permaculture project is growing food in the Arctic.




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Greenland shark may be the longest living vertebrate at 512 years old (Video)

A team of scientists have developed a novel way to determine the age of these long-lived marine animals.




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NASA launching a new ice monitoring tool that can identify changes the width of a pencil

The laser-outfitted satellite will be able to pick up shifts in the ice on a very small scale.




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Video shows stunning loss of oldest Arctic sea ice in last 30 years

A new NOAA report reveals we've lost 95% of the Arctic's oldest, thickest sea ice. Here's what that looks like.




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Big cruise ships in the Arctic are a bad idea

An Arctic explorer calls for 'party ships' to be kept out of this sensitive and remote part of the world.




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Small apartment renovation features clever 10 degree rotation (Video)

Besides the usual hidden storage and mirrors to enlarge the space, this redesigned layout includes a slight rotation to improve circulation.




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Artist's architectural illusions transforming urban walls (Video)

Blank city walls are huge canvases for this artist transforming our perception of ordinary buildings.




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Massive Wall of Birds is the first mural depicting all modern bird families (Video)

The wonderful world of birds, painted in life size and all together on a huge 2,500-square-foot wall.




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At IIDEX: Shaw Exoworx Cradle-to-Cradle Carpet

"We are working on the design of communities and begin with what we call the Essay of Clues. We look at things like the sun, the wind, the water, the biological history and the culture of the site. Then we imagine that we are birds that evolved for that




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Green Materials Guide: An Intro to Green Flooring

We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it doesn't mean you shouldn't pay close attention to the materials that make




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The Lace Collection, Matteria shows off the romantic side of eco-design

Lace is back! A while ago Lloyd wrote about the California-based Eurolaces, believed to be the first company to offer 100% certified machine-made macramé style organic cotton lace trim for apparel or curtains. Now lace has become a theme amongst the




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Carpet remnants recycled into unique Tessellated Floorscapes (Video)

A Brooklyn-based design studio turns to digital animation to generate the patterns for these striking rugs made out of recycled carpet pieces.




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New solar technology promises safe drinking water in a compact off-grid footprint

When the oft-predicted water wars start, we're going to want this technology on our side. Let's hope it survives the budget wars.




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Meet the mermaid trying to save Florida's ailing springs

Weeki Wachee Springs – the first magnitude spring that is home to mermaids, manatees and magic – is being threatened with pollution and development.




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A pretty stream in Belgium is so polluted its water could be used as pesticide

The idyllic waterway meandering through the Flemish countryside has been called the most polluted stream in Europe.




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Cadillac will drive us to distraction with a 38" wide curved OLED screen

Distracted driving isn't just caused by cellphones.




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New York's Governor Cuomo considers helmet mandates for car drivers

He wants data? We've got data. And if it saves just one life.....




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New Finnish study confirms that BMW and Audi owners drive like idiots

Not only that, they are "argumentative, stubborn, disagreeable and unempathetic." And all men.




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Video Recreates Flying Amusement Park in Buenos Aires, Offers Refreshing View of the City

Cities can be a lot of fun seems to be the message of awesome video from Argentinean creator.




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Train Accident in Buenos Aires Leaves 51 Dead and 703 Injured, Sheds Light on State of Public Transport

A train that reportedly left a workshop yesterday failed to brake when entering a major station and crashed against the end-of-the-line barrier




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Sliding Library Instantly Creates Extra Studio at Hip Buenos Aires Apartment

In this beautiful renovation of a 1927 apartment, the architects created a moving structure that holds the owners large book collection while temporary dividing the living space.




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Duetta: Shared two-person bike weighs and costs less than a tandem (Video)

Designed for safety and comfort, this sharing bike looks similar to a standard bike, allowing friends to easily hop on and off.




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Mystery killer behind tragic right whale deaths likely identified

Deaths of the endangered whales, mostly young calves, leapt 10-fold from 2005 to 2014. No one knew why until possibly now.




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Imaginative kids' bedroom features space-saving, cave-like bunk bed

Reminiscent of a bear's cozy cave, this bedroom for children maximizes the small space in a playful way.




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Did climate change cause the Alberta flooding?

Nobody can say for certain. But that doesn't mean that the Conservative politicians have to deny it.




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A closer look at Telus Sky: Can an all-glass tower really be considered green?

The building is handsome and sexy, just like Bjarke. But this is Calgary, and you need a warm jacket in winter.




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Calgary city councillors discuss returning fluoride to water supply

One study and a pile of anecdotal evidence has shown that perhaps the decision to remove fluoride in 2011 wasn't such a great idea.




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A guide to hot springs in the Canadian Rockies

You've probably heard of the Banff Hot Springs, but what about Miette and Radium? These are worth a visit!




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Meet 'Steve,' a new kind of northern lights discovered by aurora chasers (Video)

This green and purple mystery finally gets its own name and some attention from aurora enthusiasts and researchers alike.




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Not-So-Lonely Wanderer is a charming 202 sq. ft. tiny house (Video)

Featuring a tall living room and a big kitchen, this tiny dwelling from Canada packs a big personality.




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"Save Fish, Eat Chips" and More Quirky Christmas Gift Ideas from DesignMarketo (Photos)

Great gift ideas from DesignMarketo, a platform diffusing up-and-coming designers’ small and limited productions. Our favourite: "Save Fish, Eat Chips" t-shirts!




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The Real Cost of Our Clothes (Video)

As most environmentalists know, there are hidden costs behind most price labels. This video explores how to uncover those facts.




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New Lessons From Old Buildings: Bin Laden's Medieval Hideout

I write often about the lessons that one can learn from old buildings, usually discussing ventilation and lighting. It turns out that there are lessons in security and defence as well; Eli Lehrer of Frum Forum notices some




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Solar Sister and NextAid Showcase 5 Promising Technologies for Africa

Solar Sister showcased just some of the efforts taking place around the world. Here, the Women Barefoot Solar Engineers of Mauritania install solar panels in their villages. They received training in Rajasthan, India. Image: Barefoot Photographers of




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Wood & Technology Become the Axalko, a Unique Bicycle for Professional Cyclists And Nature Lovers (Video)

An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful!