Europe is glaring at the risk of food scarcity as prolonged drought dries up rivers. Experts warn that the current drought will dwindle food production, compounding the food security problem created by the Russia-Ukraine war. Europe experienced one of the longest droughts in recent years, running since May this year. The long drought has visibly taken a toll on rivers […]
A new study published in the Journal Nature Climate Change shows that “zombie ice” could increase the previously predicted sea level rise by up to 10 inches or more. “Zombie ice,” which refers to dead ice melting, is going to make sea level rise worse in the coming years. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) had previously warned that climate change […]
The client’s request was clear — include a simple architectural design, the ability to manually assist in the build and wood as a primary building material. The result is a home designed by KLAR for this family of four with an additional structure that will serve as an in-law’s quarters. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The lot is located […]
Grand-Metis, Quebec, Canada, is the host of the 23rd International Garden Festival at the Reford Gardens. This year they explore the important theme of adaptation in our changing world. A combination of landscape architecture, public art installations and sustainable design, the festival installed five new gardens all looking at the current reality of climate change and how humans are learning […]
Sustainable cosmetics have come a long way in the last decade. Instead of just one highlighted benefit to the consumer or environment, brands boast multiple features. They want to make formulas that are healthier for the consumer and the environment. That’s certainly the case with Manilla, a leading brand of natural cosmetics out of Lithuania, who just exhibited at North […]
Officials in California have embarked on a $20 million pilot project to install solar panels over sections of important water sources. These sources include canals and sections of rivers among others that were deemed necessary. The project seeks to deal with the persistent droughts that have been hitting the state in recent years. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The panels will […]
We have officially entered the last month of summer and heat waves are just about to get hotter. According to the National Weather Service, Southern and Northern California will experience excessive and long heat waves that are likely to rise to triple digits. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Dry weather will dominate the southern region near Los Angeles, which will […]
Although it’s been debated for decades, the topic of tidal energy has dominated the headlines of late. What is it, what benefits does it offer and what’s the potential for its future use? We’ll tell you. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos What is tidal energy? Water in motion has the potential to produce power. That’s the essence of tidal […]
I’ve always liked red shoes and high-tops. This year, the fashion stars have aligned and both color and height are in style. Beauty and fashion writer Julia Marzovilla recently wrote about sneakers in Marie Claire, noting both that “brightly hued picks are trending” and “high-top sneakers are officially all the rage this year.” Best of all, there are at least […]