Gorgeous Green Renovation at the Art Gallery Of Ontario Is A Learning Centre For Kids
Usually kids spaces in art galleries are afterthoughts; this one is definitely not.
Full StoryAlberta Oil Sands Partly to Blame for Killing of 145 Bears in 2011
Careless waste management at mining camps, combined with a poor berry harvest, is being blamed for a dramatic uptick in problem bears in the province.
Full StoryHow Mobile Marine Reserves Could Save the Seas
Ocean life is always on the move. Why shouldn’t the areas designated to protect them be the same way? Scientists say technology now makes it possible.
Full StoryUnited Arab Emirates Speeds Up Ban On Disposable Plastics
Original supposed to come into effect in a year, the ban will come into effect in 2012. It covers all disposable plastic products not made from oxo-biodegradable plastics from approved suppliers.
Full StoryThe Works In A Drawer: Dining Table and Seating Pull Out Of Kitchen
What a clever idea: just pull them out and sit down for dinner.
Full Story10 Ways To Hang Your Bike On The Wall Like A Work Of Art
To many of us, our bikes are a work of art as well as a means of transportation. So why not get them off the floor and show them off?
Full StoryNew York Towns Can Ban Fracking Even If State Doesn’t, Judge Rules
Local zoning laws prohibiting hydraulic fracturing in New York are legal, despite industry objections.
Full StoryHow to Grow Air Plants (Tillandsia), a New Indoor Gardening Trend
Tillandsia, or air plants, are a growing trend among those who want to add a little green to their homes, without a lot of work.
Full StoryHere’s What’s Wrong With Our Food, But We Can’t Fix It By Eating Alone
From factory farming to excessive sprays to the emotion-based marketing of food, a new video nails the shortcomings of our food system. But it offers only partial solutions.
Full StoryWireless Solar Charger for Electric Buses Keeps Commuters Rolling
More than just shelters for waiting commuters, these structures could charge up electric buses for more eco-friendly transportation.
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