Solar-Powered Refrigeration Trucks Will Cut Pollution From Idling Diesel Engines

Refrigerator trucks are an important piece of our capitalist economic systems, as without them a lot of products would be damaged and wasted. But like everything that runs on diesel engines,

27 YEARS Living Off-Grid on a Self-Built Island Homestead

Freedom Cove is a rare and very special place. It’s a man-made floating island that acts as a homestead, an art installation, and a home to Catherine and Wayne in Tofino, BC, Canada. The project started with a small float home that was

Study: Giant Floating Solar Farms Could Make Fuel and Help Solve the Climate Crisis

Solving the climate crisis and reducing fossil fuel-generated pollution is one of humankind’s most pressing issues. Scientists and researches are tirelessly working on new technologies that could reduce our dependence on fossil fuel and this next technology looks very promising. A ...

People Are Turning Glass Tables Into Giant Succulent Gardens

Succulents are among the most unpretentious plants and they have been growing in popularity thanks to this feature. If you love plants and especially succulents than here is a great idea to try next: turn a glass table into a giant garden. You can do this by transforming a glass table ...

This Man Repopulated A Rare Butterfly Species In His Own Backyard

Finding ways to protect and conserve rare or endangered species has recently become an even more pressing issue for mankind. Since our planet is going through constant changes, some that might even threaten its existence, it is very important to protect what it’s left of it. For ...

France has become the first country to ban the use of all 5 neonicotinoids pesticides killing bees

Bees are essential for the balance of our planet and the decline in the bee population in recent years, raised some alarming signs for several countries. France seems to be among the first ones that decided to ban some specific pesticides, that contain neonicotinoids are killing bees. ...

Amazon is now selling a garden dome that’s perfect for glamping in your backyard

Have you ever been to one of those rooftop bars that have a transparent dome in which you can sit even in winter? If not, but you would like to have the same experience at home, you can invest in this cool garden dome, sold by Amazon. It can be a very glamorous and classy way to spend ...

This small grain bin home could be used for guests, vacation, or as an affordable first home.

Architect, Mark Clipsham designed this house with grain silos in mind. It was imagined as a vacation house or an affordable home for a family who wants to reduce household costs and also experience the comfort of a mansion. The house is designed to be self-sustaining and efficient ...

How To Build a Backyard Pond

We know that a backyard pond with running water, floating plants and darting fish can make a bland space breathtaking. In the following we show you how to build your own pond. Instructions come from TotalPond team, a brand with over 50 years experience. Vivid flowers, well-manicured ...
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