Category: Outdoor Practices

The universe is full of icy worlds that scientists suspect could serve as homes for extraterrestrial life. These celestial bodies are so cold that humans could never enter them without freezing to death. However, if they have liquid water and carbon, they could facilitate the development of organic life like the inhabitants of our own… Continue reading Why freezing worlds could be our best chance for alien life in the solar system

Florida's roofing landscape could see a major shift if the state's top insurance regulator gets its way. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9'S EYEWITNESS NEWS At an insurance industry summit, Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky suggested it was time for Florida to say goodbye to asphalt shingles. In a statement elaborating on the comments, Shiloh Elliott, press… Continue reading Florida's asphalt roofs are under scrutiny as insurers push for changes

The building has solar panels on the roof, and the company said all of its woodgrain panels with the Domino logo on them are also solar panels. CLOVER, SC – A solar-powered Domino's is now open in Clover, South Carolina. According to the store, it is the first Domino's location in the world to be… Continue reading Domino's opens its solar-powered pizza shop in York County, South Carolina

More than 100 people attended an energy company meeting in Red Lodge, Suffolk, in March 2022, with some having to stand outside for two hours because the place was full. Residents said they were concerned about the size of the site, its location and the use of farmland for the project. Say No to Sunnica… Continue reading Sunnica: How the £600m solar farm plan got government approval

Solar flares this week could trigger geomagnetic storms on Earth and make the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, visible in several US states. Ejected solar material is expected to arrive in Earth's atmosphere sometime on Tuesday, while the second batch of material is expected to arrive sometime on Wednesday, the National Oceanic… Continue reading Solar flares could allow many Americans to see the Northern Lights to ring in the New Year

As 2024 comes to a close, what better way to spend a little time than checking out really cool and important living green architecture projects from around the world? What trends were popular in 2024? As I promised, here is Greenroofs.com 2024 Top 10 list of hot trends in vibrant green architecture: Climate protection drives… Continue reading Watch Greenroofs.com's video “2024 Top 10 List of Hottest Trends in Vibrant Green Architecture: Climate Action Drives Design.”

Published on Monday, December 30, 2024 | 9:52 am NEW YORK (AP) — There's a chance solar storms could bring northern lights to several northern U.S. states just in time for the New Year. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the sun ejected a burst of plasma on Sunday that is hurtling… Continue reading Northern lights could be seen in the upper reaches of the US on New Year's Eve – Las Vegas Sun News

Gardeners will be expected to embrace “green thumb” in 2025, with front gardens designed to accommodate electric vehicles and plantings to protect against flooding, experts suggest. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has predicted what will be popular with gardeners next year, based on inquiries from its members, trends at garden and flower shows and industry… Continue reading Space for electric vehicles and flood protection planting are among garden predictions for 2025

THENI: When the sun sets, the life of these Paliyar tribes came to a standstill. However, this is no longer the case in Kuravan Kuli, Karumparai and Petchaiamman Solai hamlets in Agamalai forest area in Periyakulam taluk. Now their nights are a little less dark thanks to the light emitted from solar lamps donated by… Continue reading Paliyar villages glow with the glow of solar lamps

© Marcel IJzerman +35 shareshare Facebook Twitter post Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1025028/cruquius-island-housing-kcap © Marcel IJzerman Text description of the architects. Cruquius Island, an artificial peninsula in the eastern docklands of Amsterdam, has been transformed from a historic industrial area into a vibrant residential district characterized by its unique waterfront location. Originally built between 1875 and… Continue reading Cruquius Island Housing / KCAP