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Who is responsible for the death of Elaine Hertzberg?

Was it the Uber car, the safety driver, the victim, or the traffic engineers who designed that road?




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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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Breathe easy with Knickey's fair-trade organic cotton underwear

It's a solid, sustainable choice all around.




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Not Enlightened by CFLs in Cathedrals (Photos)

On a recent trip to the south of Spain, I visited the beautiful Cathedral of Seville, amongst the largest of all medieval and Gothic cathedrals, in terms of both area and volume. According to Wikipedia, the interior is the




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The Death of the Yoga Mat?

Authentic Hatha yoga is already pretty minimalist. Spotted in The New York Times style section, a small group of yogins is taking it further--opting to sun salute on straight up floor rather than on their sticky




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Major shoe company says it won't buy Brazilian leather

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."




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Heathrow will nix landing fees for first electric flight

CEO John Holland-Kaye expects to be taken up on this offer within the next 12 years.




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Fantastic anatomical drawings of flora & fauna depict death & renewal

Combining realism with an otherworldly aesthetic, these artworks remind us of the interconnectedness of all life.




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Heathrow Airport unveils plans for 'carbon neutral' growth

In an effort to appease critics, the airport is focusing on four key environmental strategies.




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US energy maps show energy infrastructure sitting in extreme weather's line of target

If a hurricane is headed your way, you surely have a lot on your mind. Knowing the energy infrastructure risks in your area may be one more thing to throw in there.




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Breathing polluted air is like losing a year's education

A new study found pollution is dangerous for the brain ... especially if you're male.




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Mongolian Mining Battle Heats Up With Herder's Death

The already tense battle over mining in Inner Mongolia has erupted further after a Mongolian herder was run over by a coal truck and killed while trying to block the




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Rampant death for hermit crabs who confuse plastic trash for shells

New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris.




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Interactive map shows you the weather forecast for 2100

Spoiler: your city will be much warmer year round.




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Go inside the Carbon Vault: why it’s critical to know what’s beneath the Boreal Forest

Forest ecosystems sequester large amounts of carbon in vegetation and soils, off-setting the carbon emissions we produce and mitigating climate change. The boreal forest and its associated wetlands, in particular, provide critical carbon storage ...




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We Breathe What We Buy: How palm oil is driving air pollution in Asia

The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil.




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Weathered cork-clad beach house blends in beautifully with marshy landscape

Elevated above a flood-prone salt marsh on the Essex coast, this small beach house looks like a bird perched among the grasses.




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Yale Gives Greening Athletics the Old College Try

Amongst an audience of their peers at the National Collegiate Athletic Association, representatives from Yale University recently outlined how they plan to bring green to the university athletic department. How exactly




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Happy International Day of Danger and Death for Pedestrians

That's an alternate name for Halloween, but let's not forget the rest of the year.




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Biking and walking in Berlin is a breath of fresh air (metaphorically, not literally)

It is a strange and wonderful experience where you don't know what's around the corner.




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Grain silo converted into solar-powered home for father & daughter (Video)

Made out of an old grain silo, this renovated micro-home is bursting with delightful creativity.




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When Tree-Planting Goes Bad: Twisted, Misplaced Trees of Death in Colombia (Slideshow)

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota.




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When Tree-Planting Goes Bad: Twisted, Misplaced Trees of Death in Colombia

Between 1999 and 2004, there was one death a year due to the falling of trees or branches in Colombia's capital city, Bogota. Though general wisdom says trees are good, this city proves that with poor planning, wrong species in the wrong places, and bad




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Newton Baby crib mattress is breathable, washable, non-toxic

A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress.




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Meet Kingo: Wild silverback gorilla, doting father of 20

He’s a fierce defender of his family and helped nurse two of his offspring back from leopard attacks. He likes to nap with his feet in the air, and he hums while he eats.




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See all the seasons at Rocky Mountain National Park in 4 breathtaking minutes

As part of their More Than Just Parks project, Will and Jim Pattiz spent two years filming in the majestic Colorado mountains.




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Great bathroom reading: 'Essential Composting Toilets' (book review)

Gord Baird and Ann Baird have written the definitive guide.




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The Life, Death, and Rebirth of New York City's High Line, in Photos

Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.




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Greening our bathrooms without sacrificing the experience of our guests at yök Casa + Cultura

At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role




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Pop-up prefab units build Barcelona up, rather than sprawl out (Video)

These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops."




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Genius tiny house has a full bath and sauna

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.




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US agencies introduce "Road to Zero" plan to eliminate traffic deaths

But do they have the courage to do it right?




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These puffers are filled with wildflowers, rather than plastic or down

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.




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What lies beneath: The Spinnanker foundation works like a tree

Who needs concrete when this foundation design will take the load?




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Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves

If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.




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Happy Father's Day. Here's an old gift guide for you.

We didn't do a gift guide this year, but we are big on recycling.




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Hot weather increases risk of premature childbirth

And new research suggests that the problem is only going to get worse.




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Best of Inhabitat: Solar Decathlon 2011

The competition between the hottest solar homes in the nation at the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC has been heating up all week and the winners will finally be announced tomorrow. Green design experts will be judging these student-built houses




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Where do you stand in the great bathroom debate: shower or tub?

In the building industry it is a big question, for all the wrong reasons.




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Why do the Scots have such terrible bathrooms?

They were better in 1904 than they are today.




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It's International Bath Day, when we ask why bathtubs are so bad

They have not changed much since Archimedes' time.




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What are the trends in bathroom design for 2019?

A visit to the Interior Design Show does not shed a lot of light on the subject.




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Don't stress about moldy bath toys

It's gross, but it's not dangerous.




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It's the Ides of March, a good day for a bath

A look back at the Roman Bath, which was a wonderful idea.




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Seen at the Interior Design Show 2020: More killer bathtubs

These things should be banned, or at least they should come with a real warning.




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The houseplants that are thriving in my bathroom jungle

Through trial and error, these are the indoor plants that have taken well to living in my bathroom.




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How the coronavirus might change bathroom design

Onion Flats redesigned their bathrooms to save space, but it actually is a healthier design.




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Ellumi blue light special LEDs kill bacteria in kitchen and bathroom

But is it too much of a good thing?




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Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.




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Study finds that drivers would rather use a transporter, but people who walk or bike enjoy the ride

For people who walk or bike, getting there is half the fun.