Vertical Farms . Edinburgh-based company Shockingly Fresh has opened a vertical farm in Offenham, Worcestershire, and has plans to open many more such vertical farms across the UK. Working with ...

Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.

Introducing a modern take of the pyramid of energy conservation. The Economist recently published an article around a problem it considers dire: draughty homes.It says "Britain's homes are among ...

A key difference between manufactured and modular homes is their building codes. Manufactured homes follow the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code, while modular homes ...

Michael Eliason compiles a list of 26 actions he wishes cities would adopt to build back better and improve livability while adapting to the realities of a rapidly destabilizing climate.

Portugal's new marine reserve protects 1,034 square miles, moving the world closer to the goal of protecting 30% of land and water by 2030.

Solar lights absorb the sun’s energy during the day and store it in a battery that can generate light once darkness falls. Like solar panels used to generate electricity, solar lights use ...

You Can Have Geothermal Power Everywhere If You Drill Deep Enough. A new technology drills with microwaves and can go down 12 miles to where the real heat is.

Then there are all those things we hate about drywall—Breathaboard avoids most of them because, as the name suggests, it breathes. According to the company, "Breathaboard passively regulates the ...

Honey Bee Loss Has Multiple Causes “Honey bees are vital pollinators for more than 100 species of crops in the United States, and the widespread loss of honey bee colonies is increasingly ...

A great example of this kind of labor of love is this modern straw bale homestead in Minto, Ontario, that operates off the grid. Home to couple Chris Vander Hout and Christine Hoy and their son ...

"For a sustainable forest to regenerate the quantity of wood used in the construction of The Black and White Building would take approximately 137 minutes—meaning that it’s possible to grow ...