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how to reduce your carbon footprint: water edition

When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, a lot of attention is focused on direct sources of carbon emissions like cars. But you may not realize that just using water generates a lot of carbon as well! Since carbon emissions are the primary contributor to...

spotlight: singapore’s sustainable city in a garden

green architecture, sustainability

Gardens by the Bay is Singapore’s national garden; it’s a showpiece of horticulture and garden artistry, but also grounded in principles of environmental sustainability. Let’s take a look at this stunning example of green architecture! energy-efficient...

spotlight: california academy of sciences’ otherworldly green roof

green architecture, sustainability

The California Academy of Sciences is an excellent place for learning all about science – with unique sustainable design, and an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum – all under one roof! amazing “living” green roof Do hills have windows and...

spotlight: a green mountain in the city of fukuoka, japan

green architecture

Have you ever heard of the green mountain in Fukuoka City, Japan? Well, to be exact, it’s not a real mountain! It is, however, a remarkable example of green architecture. acros fukuoka This green mountain is the ACROS Fukuoka Prefectural...

what are the benefits of green roofs?

nature, sustainability

What is a green roof? A green roof is a roof that is covered with vegetation like plants, flowers, shrubs, or small trees. Green roofs are also known as living roofs, the sister to the green wall. What are the benefits of green roofs? There are many, so let’s...