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2024 Was a Bad Year for Sustainability

2024 posed significant challenges to sustainability, including political turmoil and companies retreating from climate and social commitments.

Joshua Spodek, Eco-Influencer, Teaches How to Live Off the Grid

Joshua Spodek has been living off the electrical grid in New York City for over two years, relying entirely on solar energy.

2024 Was a Bad Year for Sustainability

2024 posed significant challenges to sustainability, including political turmoil and companies retreating from climate and social commitments.

Joshua Spodek, Eco-Influencer, Teaches How to Live Off the Grid

Joshua Spodek has been living off the electrical grid in New York City for over two years, relying entirely on solar energy.
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#wildfire

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 28

A new wildfire named LAC-303061 was reported in Los Angeles County, California, with an undetermined cause.

Breaking: Fernando Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 20

The Fernando Fire in Los Angeles County began on October 20 and has been burning for 26 hours with unknown containment status.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 12

A new wildfire known as LAC-438389 has erupted in Los Angeles County, with uncertainties about containment and cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Madera County on Sep. 27

A wildfire has been reported in Madera County, California, but the cause is still unknown.

Update: Bell Fire in San Bernardino County - Sep. 30 status

The Bell Fire in San Bernardino County has been active since September 28 and currently has an undetermined cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Aug. 28

A new wildfire named LAC-303061 was reported in Los Angeles County, California, with an undetermined cause.

Breaking: Fernando Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 20

The Fernando Fire in Los Angeles County began on October 20 and has been burning for 26 hours with unknown containment status.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 12

A new wildfire known as LAC-438389 has erupted in Los Angeles County, with uncertainties about containment and cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Madera County on Sep. 27

A wildfire has been reported in Madera County, California, but the cause is still unknown.

Update: Bell Fire in San Bernardino County - Sep. 30 status

The Bell Fire in San Bernardino County has been active since September 28 and currently has an undetermined cause.
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Wisdom the albatross, the world's oldest bird, is still laying eggs at 74

Wisdom, the world's oldest known wild bird at 74, continues to inspire hope and fascination among biologists.

Dick Van Dyke and Cher Flee Their Malibu Homes as Franklin Fire Burns

Malibu faces severe threats from wildfires and environmental challenges, impacting residents and cultural sites.

Stellantis U-turns after Tavares Exit

Stellantis plans to rejoin the ACEA after leaving in 2022, signaling a strategic shift in approach to collective industry challenges.

New sustainable drainage systems to reduce street flooding in Tulse Hill

The Tulse Hill and Herne Hill areas will implement Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) to combat surface water flooding effectively.

Bali plastic recycling scheme swamped with garbage

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste's initiatives in Bali are facing significant challenges, collecting only a small percentage of the expected plastic waste.
#climate-change

What It's Like Reporting From COP29, the UN Climate Summit

COP29 centers on global finance initiatives and the pressing climate challenges facing countries amid heightened environmental concerns.

There's a long journey ahead, no matter who wins - High Country News

Adapting to environmental challenges is essential in the face of climate change.

What It's Like Reporting From COP29, the UN Climate Summit

COP29 centers on global finance initiatives and the pressing climate challenges facing countries amid heightened environmental concerns.

There's a long journey ahead, no matter who wins - High Country News

Adapting to environmental challenges is essential in the face of climate change.
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#architecture

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Living in Venice reveals its unique challenges, particularly the contrast between its stunning beauty and the issues of population decline and environmental concerns.

Healthy Planet School / Vir.Mueller Architects

The preschool design fosters early childhood education in a sustainable, playful environment that responds to urban challenges.
A unique cocoon-like architecture enhances safety and comfort for young learners.

THE ASPERN PAPERS

Living in Venice reveals its unique challenges, particularly the contrast between its stunning beauty and the issues of population decline and environmental concerns.

Healthy Planet School / Vir.Mueller Architects

The preschool design fosters early childhood education in a sustainable, playful environment that responds to urban challenges.
A unique cocoon-like architecture enhances safety and comfort for young learners.
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The sea came in and took it all away': the Colombian beach resort facing a public calamity'

Rising sea levels and coastal erosion are devastating beachfront businesses like Antonio Villamizar's restaurant in Palomino, Colombia.

Only one-third of Europe's surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds

Most European surface waters are not meeting health standards, despite longstanding EU goals.

Behind the scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Maintaining an engaging visitor experience at the Monterey Bay Aquarium requires careful planning and management to keep maintenance activities hidden from view.

Children like these are in a battle for their livelihood': Ziaul Huque's best phone picture

Violent repression of student protests in Bangladesh is unsustainable and counterproductive for the government.

Faces of the Farm Bill: Ya-Sin Shabazz - Modern Farmer

The Gulf Coast Sustainable Growers Alliance promotes sustainable food practices amid challenges from aquaculture and environmental factors influenced by the Farm Bill.

Why Indonesia moved its capital to a jungle hundreds of miles away

Indonesia is relocating its capital from sinking Jakarta to Nusantara to address severe environmental issues and support economic development.

The Last Human review despair and hope for Greenland youth in crosshairs of climate peril

The documentary 'The Last Human' explores Greenland's beauty, history, and environmental challenges, emphasizing the urgency for action to protect the planet and preserve life's simple joys.

A One-Man Team's 10-Second Olympics

Nauru's sole Olympian faces challenges due to lack of awareness about the country's existence and its vulnerability to disappearing into the ocean.

The World Keeps Getting Richer. Some People Are Worried

The Club of Rome was established to address the world problématique and published 'The Limits to Growth' in 1972, predicting looming civilizational collapse due to resource consumption and environmental challenges.

I weep for the corals, but what I saw on the Great Barrier Reef gives me hope | Kerrie Foxwell-Norton

Scientists on Great Barrier Reef exhibit extraordinary dedication and hope amidst overwhelming challenges.

installation by head-geneve envisions post-anthropocene landscapes at milan design week

The installation '2084: Diorama of The Future' at Milan Design Week 2024 explores an architectural speculation on challenges post-Anthropocene era, emphasizing environmental and societal dilemmas.
MAIA students from HEAD - Genève designed an installation that presents a near-future scenario where cities face submersion and extreme conditions due to the climate emergency.

Creatures of Ava looks like a sweet alternative to Palworld, with hugs instead of guns

Developers of Creatures of Ava taking a different, non-violent approach to creature collection
Game focuses on taming and caring for wild fantastical beasts instead of trapping and battling them

Jack Shainman Gallery debuts new Tribeca space with Richard Mosse exhibition. | Artsy

Jack Shainman Gallery opens new space in historic Clock Tower Building
Exhibition by Richard Mosse explores environmental challenges in the Amazon
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How do you make salty water drinkable? The hunt for fresh solutions to a briny problem

Freshwater salinization is a global problem with rising salinity levels in water bodies worldwide.

Signs of hope for South Florida's waters: A seagrass comeback, fighting storm surge and more

South Florida's waters show signs of improvement with healthier coral in Broward and seagrass revival in Biscayne Bay, utilizing innovative solutions like floating flower beds and Lego-like modules.
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