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Scientists have discovered the connection between car fumes and lung cancer. The new study uncovered how fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, triggers lung cancer ...
Avoiding pollution in the first place would be best. But as we transition to a post-carbon future, biological solutions can help us find a path forward.
UK Plans to Build Its Largest Vertical Farm Yet The 32-acre site in Scotland will reduce dependence on EU produce imports.
Palm oil is ubiquitous in cosmetics, food, and cleaning products, but is it sustainable? Here's an overview of how the crop impacts the planet.
Cork offers a high-performance, plant-based material as a sustainable alternative to animal leather and planet-polluting plastics.
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.
Coconut oil is a favorite of the beauty industry, but is it environmentally friendly? Learn more about the ethical and sustainability issues surrounding coconut oil.
New Report Trashes Chemical Recycling—It Doesn't Solve Plastic Pollution The NRDC study concludes the process is harmful.
The 'Ironclad Rule of Carbon' Means We Have to Change How We Think About Design As we electrify everything, upfront carbon emissions dominate.
But one couple has gone even further in their home office aspirations—their home office rolls away from the house on train tracks. In an interesting twist, Seattle-based architecture firm Olson ...
Hempcrete Gets a Boost in US Residential Building Code This could be a big boost for carbon-storing and regenerative architecture.
Pollinators aren’t the only bugs that can help your garden. Learn what beneficial insects can do for your garden and how to coexist with them.