Category: Outdoor Practices

When my father died over two decades ago, my mother told my little niece that her dadubhai, or grandfather, had become a star. They stood on our balcony in Calcutta, looking at the night sky and trying to find the “Dadubhai Star”. In childish euphemism, death became a star. I remember looking up at the… Continue reading Bright lights of the city | CALW

You may not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate change. A decade ago, the cheapest way to meet growing electricity demand was to build more coal or natural gas power plants. No longer. Solar and wind energy are not only better for the climate;… Continue reading Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – why isn't it replacing fossil fuels faster?

Superintendent Belizzi and facility staff discussed flag-raising procedures and lighting at district schools at the Nov. 17 operations meeting after questions were raised about POW flags ahead of Veterans Day. Belizzi said the district received 12 POW flags as a donation and staff will replace worn-out flags so every school has what it needs. She… Continue reading The district is considering a uniform flag policy and a $4,000 to $5,000 school flagpole lighting option

IPWEA's free Green Infrastructure Management Manual is coming soon. Nature-based green infrastructure is transforming asset management, offering sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional gray assets. With traditional infrastructure responsible for nearly 79% of global emissions and half of all resource consumption and waste, shifting to green solutions is critical. Beyond environmental benefits, green infrastructure (GI)… Continue reading Bridging the green-grey divide: How new technologies are transforming infrastructure management

San Francisco, United States – Just a few weeks ago, Brandon Praileau, a pastor from Norfolk, Virginia, spoke to families in his church about a federally funded program that would help them install solar panels on the roofs of their homes. The government funding would cover their installation costs and, once installed, reduce the burden… Continue reading US Families Overwhelmed by Funding Cuts for Rooftop Solar | Renewable Energy News

A resident of a São Paulo favela saved 600 families from displacement by transforming a 1.2-hectare trash-filled space into a vibrant community garden. According to the BBC, 600 families in the Vila Nova Esperança favela were threatened with eviction in 2006. There was no municipal garbage collection in their settlement and the garbage polluted a… Continue reading “I had no idea it would snow this far.”

The researchers' new method, which allows greater control over halide perovskites, could transform the way solar cells, LEDs and lasers are made. Perovskites have long been touted as a potential replacement for silicon in solar cells, LEDs and quantum technologies. The new method grows ultra-thin layers of perovskite films so that their atoms are perfectly… Continue reading Controlling the atomic structure of perovskites could transform solar cells

Project description from Various employees “Welcome to LuxeIsland, islanders.”The farm's circular layout combines animal enclosures, a creative workshop, retail and dining, providing a balanced experience with operational efficiency. New structures are embedded into the landscape and create a continuous visual rhythm on the site. Gently rock-like architectural volumes emerge from mist systems and native vegetation.… Continue reading A spatial narrative woven into the landscape. LuxeIsland Farm from various associates

Read this article in Spanish here. The Northern Lights are common near the Arctic Circle, but the Wasatch Ridge also occasionally catches a glimpse of the lights known as the Aurora Borealis. Space weather forecaster Shawn Dahl of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the northern lights shine when solar materials containing charged particles… Continue reading Because of this, there was a rare Northern Lights show in the skies of Wasatch Back

Rooftop greenhouses promise fresh, local food, greener urban spaces and a more sustainable lifestyle. But despite the growing interest, significant obstacles remain – from structural challenges to energy inefficiencies – that prevent these green roofs from reaching their full potential. Bruno Lee, associate professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, is leading… Continue reading Concordia University – Concordia researcher Bruno Lee combats food insecurity with rooftop greenhouses