The Nature of Design
Biophilic concepts are gradually working their way into the design mainstream, helping humans thrive by bringing the outdoors in.
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Environment Becomes Heredity
Advances in the field of epigenetics show that environmental contaminants can turn genes "on" and "off" triggering serious diseases that are handed down through generations. But there's also a more heartening prospect: The same diseases may be treated by relatively simple changes in nourishment and lifestyle.
Making Hay From Woody Waste
Biomass, for those areas with a reliable supply of woody waste, could be a dream source of renewable energy and the ideal enemy of carbon release. If only someone would try it ...
Solar Grand Plans Start Answering Basic Questions
Solar is a great theoretical answer to climate concerns and energy independence. Although some nettlesome questions keep it from becoming a practical solution, skyrocketing oil makes some answers more palatable.
Tapping Solar for Places Where the Sun Don’t Shine
We've got deserts with no people and people with no power. So, like an electrical Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, we've got thinkers with an idea ...
Butterfly Diplomacy: An Immigration Policy for Monarchs
North America's monarch 'is one of the largest of our butterflies and rules a vast domain.' But it's in trouble on both ends of its massive migration.
Being Green: A Capital Idea
Let’s trot out ol’ Kermit once again: It ain’t easy being green. That’s the usual (but certainly not…
Papa’s Got a Brand-New Ag?
A conversation with renowned entomologist Hans Herren on a United Nations report calling for changes in how the world produces its food.
Off-roaders Leaving Environmentalists in the Dust
It's a zero-sum game between conservationists and four-wheelers, according to a University of Idaho academic, and one that those who favor the pristine can never win.
Green Plants Increase Job Satisfaction
Study shows employees with either live plants in their offices, or windows overlooking green spaces, feel greater job satisfaction.