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A California architect has constructed a home that heats itself from the warmth of its appliances. Homes like this have been popular in Germany, where a local architect built the first of its kind in 1991, but they are only just starting to catch on here in the States. [Creative Commons photo by KeWynn Lee] [...]
Phoenix christened the first 20-mile stretch of its new light rail system on Saturday, the culmination of decades of planning, four years of construction, and $1.4 billion in investment. The opening attracted 150,000 riders in its first two days of operation. Phoenix is the nation’s fifth most populous metropolis and the biggest U.S. city without [...]
Overutilisation and pollution of the Olifants River System in northeastern South Africa is suspected to be implicated in the death of hundreds of Nile crocodiles in the Kruger Park while too low a level of antioxidant is directly associated with the deaths. The Nile crocodile, the species found in South Africa, is part of an ancient lineage [...]
The gifts are all gifted and your green Christmas party was a hit! Now, that poor Christmas tree is looking a little sad and you’re wondering about the best way to dispose of it. [Trash Day. Creative Commons photo by Brooke] You’re not alone. North Americans buy over 30 million Christmas trees each season. Luckily, [...]
