What Is Ecological Urbanism?
Patricia Akinaga (architect and researcher) says that ecological urbanism was developed at the end 20th century to bring about a paradigm shift in the city’s design. This means that urban projects …
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‘A forest on caffeine’? How coffee can help forests grow faster
Seen from above, coffee workers take freshly picked coffee cherries to a wagon in Aquires, Costa Rica. A recent experiment at a former coffee farm found using pulp, a leftover …
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Natural Pools: Small Ecosystems for Leisure
Natural pools are another way to increase the connection with nature. They can also be used as a contemplative and recreational space. They are also known as biological or ecological pools. …
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First study of all Amazon greenhouse gases suggests the damaged forest is now worsening climate change
Thanks to human disturbance, the Amazon rainforest appears now to be releasing more climate-warming gases than it stores. The first broad look at all of the gases that affect how …
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Photographer Argues Fear of Irrelevancy Will Help You Succeed
Benjamin Von Wong, a photographer, artist and activist believes that the fear that they will be forgotten in the age of social media can actually fuel creativity and help photographers …
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How My Photo Became the Symbol of the UN Global Plastic Treaty
This is the story about how one photograph and an irreverent NFT group became international symbols of the United Nations global plastic treaty. Turn off the plastic tap Benjamin Von …
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Serious Challenges From Unsustainable Food Systems: Can We Reverse Current Trends?
This is a bean market in Kampala, Uganda. Credit: Neil Palmer / International Center for Tropical Agriculture The impact of global crises underscores the fragility of food systems. In addition …
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Before and after: These incredible photos show how Greece’s coast is disappearing
The stunning sun, beautiful beaches, Mediterranean lifestyle, and delicious food are all reasons to visit Greece. Millions of people visit Greece each year for these and other reasons. Since the 1950s, …
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