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7 Ways to Sustainable Shopping this Holiday Season

From the get go, the phrase "sustainable shopping" seems like an oxymoron.  It’s especially impossible during this holiday season, a time when malls are jam-packed with various new exciting merchandises that tickle our every fancy. Given the countless irresistible things…
neoli
December 20, 2015
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Geoengineering to Curb Climate Change

Every year, during the climate talks such as the one happening in Paris right now, the topic of geoengineering never fails to come up. Geoengineering is just what it sounds like: engineering the Earth to achieve a favorable outcome. Apparently,…
neoli
December 8, 2015
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Real Talk on Climate Change

Not too many people are talking about climate change. Yes, it’s in the news, it has plentiful coverage from the media people who’ve flown in to Paris to witness the COP21 talks.  Various think pieces are being written about whether…
neoli
December 2, 2015
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Resilience Is the New Green in Green Building

Much has been said about sustainability in green building.  But there’s another key component that needs to come to the forefront: resilience. It’s the simple virtue of ensuring our buildings are able to gracefully withstand every possible challenge and risk…
neoli
November 27, 2015
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A Lesson in Sustainability from Ancient Cities

Ancient cities are proving to be sustainable models for urban planning. This fact has prompted the International Union of Architects to prepare and sign a document called the Caral Letter, named after Peru’s ancient city, where the architects have convened…
neoli
November 17, 2015
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Bill Gates and His Call for Renewable Energy

Bill Gates shows he's serious with climate change and renewable energy, hoping to inspire governments of the world. One thing is for sure: the world needs more people like Bill Gates. Microsoft’s founder and currently the richest man on Earth,…
neoli
November 7, 2015
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Our Favorite and Notable Buildings This October

Cloud Forest and Mountain Top: Proposed Garden Skyscrapers in Singapore An ambitious fusion of nature and skyscraper is set to take place in Singapore’s Marina Bay. Lush and green: the proposed garden haven of Marina One in Singapore German studio…
neoli
October 28, 2015
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The US Surgeon General Calls for Walkability in Communities

No doubt a city's walkability is largely due to conscious urban design.  Community planners and designers are thus tasked with creating cities that are both pedestrian- and environment-friendly. As far as simplicity goes, nothing beats walking as a form of exercise. …
neoli
October 21, 2015