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Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

11 Social Houses in Palma / Carles Enrich Studio

The project aims to construct eco-friendly homes on a narrow plot while addressing climate change and maximizing usable space through innovative design.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

11 Social Houses in Palma / Carles Enrich Studio

The project aims to construct eco-friendly homes on a narrow plot while addressing climate change and maximizing usable space through innovative design.
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

A $50 million 'flood-proof' mansion in bayfront Miami. Here are 5 takeaways

G House is designed to be flood-proof and withstand Category 5 hurricanes, utilizing special engineering techniques like breakaway walls and high-grade concrete.
Miami
#public-health
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

This Indian city is using reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers to fight deadly heat

fromFast Company
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

This Indian city is using reflective paint and bus stop sprinklers to fight deadly heat

#agriculture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

These Lego-like homes are designed to float in floods

"The foundation and watertight shell of the house can float. When the water rises, the house rises, too."
Los Angeles
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

How Wimbledon ground staff are 'making water wetter' to help keep the grass green

We have a wetting agent programme, which essentially is something we can spray into the soil. It sounds like a weird term, but it makes water wetter. When you think a soil is really, really dry, our grasses can still get water that is maybe not available to other plants.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

Protecting Crops from Heat Stress: 5 Pro Strategies

Plants express heat stress in numerous ways. Some wilt in the middle of the day, turning their leaves downward to prevent sunlight from scorching their surfaces. Flowering and fruiting crops may drop flowers or fail to set fruit. In extreme cases, scarring and defoliation occur.
Agriculture
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

Beneath the blazing sun, Black Phoenix sows community - High Country News

Urban agricultural spaces—neighborhood gardens—can reduce local temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and trees can lower the 'real feel' temperature by up to 30 degrees.
Agriculture
fromState of the Planet
4 weeks ago

African Societies Survived Climate Shifts for Millennia by Diversifying How They Lived

What we see is not a linear story of progress but a complex mosaic of strategies that helped people stay resilient. That has real lessons for food systems today.
Online Community Development
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecture Now: Urban Updates from Madrid to L.A. on Climate, Policy, and Recovery

Cities are adapting to climate change through new policies and infrastructure projects.
Spain and Italy launched a manifesto prioritizing climate adaptation in architecture.
L.A. County voters support stricter building codes to prevent fire damage.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Architecture Now: Urban Updates from Madrid to L.A. on Climate, Policy, and Recovery

Cities are adapting to climate change through new policies and infrastructure projects.
Spain and Italy launched a manifesto prioritizing climate adaptation in architecture.
L.A. County voters support stricter building codes to prevent fire damage.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

When a stove's virtues amount to more than just hot air - Harvard Gazette

Chaplin highlights that Franklin's fireplace was a significant climate adaptation during one of the coldest winters, showcasing human ingenuity in response to environmental challenges.
OMG science
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: American Oasis - Streetsblog USA

"I think it was really important. It's never just one thing when you're talking about a city like Phoenix growing as dynamically as it did and continues to."
Los Angeles
fromModern Farmer
4 months ago

This Gardener Gets Tomato Harvests Year-Round With This Unique Growing Strategy

One gardener, Jacques, demonstrates how to enjoy homegrown tomato harvests year-round by utilizing specific variety selection and strategic planting dates in a favorable climate.
Everyday cooking
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

At India Climate Conference, Harvard's South Asia ties take center stage - Harvard Gazette

Tarun Khanna's approach for the Mittal Institute emphasizes multidisciplinary inquiry and real-world engagement to tackle climate change, showcased at the recent adaptation conference in India.
OMG science
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago
Environment

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Environmental trends to redefine IT strategies in 2025 | Computer Weekly

Sustainability drives business growth by mitigating environmental risks and attracting investment.
Gartner identified nine trends for IT leaders to enhance sustainability.
OMG science
fromHigh Country News
10 months ago

Trying to escape sea-level rise, Northwest coastal tribes are drowning in paperwork - High Country News

Tribal communities are facing critical challenges in climate adaptation due to inadequate funding and bureaucratic hurdles.
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