National Geographic gives hopeful travelers food for thought for 2021
While flights to nowhere are growing popular, National Geographic offers some escapism with the latest edition of its annual list of destinations on the up.
Can the art world reduce its carbon footprint?
Art and culture professionals are asking themselves tough questions as climate change becomes a major theme for many artists.
Filipina shares her poem about nature: ‘Remedy’
This #POPCreators entry was submitted by Mary Jane Boholano. Here is her poem about nature: Remedy Early this morning, the sun was greeted by an offbeat rural symphony of birds’ boisterous screeching, roosters’ majestic crowing, and crickets’ resolute chirping, against the stark contrast of the looming pillars of Skyway 3, and a jungle of heavy machinery, locked […]
These ‘rainbow’ trees can be found in the Philippines–and they’re a marvel to look at
Did you know that tree bark can actually come in a myriad of colors? From the usual grayish-brown color to a fiery red hue, the tree’s exterior can exhibit a multitude of shades that will leave you in awe of nature’s beauty. And this particular type of tree with multicolored bark will remind you why […]
LOOK: Museums praise design inspired by, committed to nature
The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and the Cube design Museum joined forces in “Nature”, devoted to design focused on sustainability.
Costa Rica plans to ban fossil fuels and become world’s first decarbonized society
Carlos Alvarado, the 38-year-old former journalist who is now Costa Rica’s president, announced during his inauguration last week that he plans to have fossil fuels banned in their country in a bid to become the world’s first decarbonized society. “Decarbonization is the great task of our generation and Costa Rica must be one of the […]
Plants ‘complain’ when neighbors get too close to them, research finds
Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have recently discovered that plants can “complain” to nearby plants when their neighborhood becomes too crowded, which makes the other plants alter their growth patterns. Survival strategies in the face of toughening competition is relatively varied for animals: they can either fight and defend their territory or pack […]
These ‘Gumshoe’ sneakers are made from recycled chewing gum
A new innovative footwear from Amsterdam uses recycled chewing gum in a bid to help clean the streets of the city. “Gumshoe“, which is a collaboration between designer Explicit Wear, city marketing organization I amsterdam, and sustainability company Gumdrop, uses about 1 kilogram of chewing gum for every four pairs of shoes. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiBxQuqHlVs/?taken-by=explicitwear The soles […]
These dogs are helping rejuvenate burnt forests in Chile
In 2017, one million acres of land in Chile’s forests were ravished by wildfires. Previously teeming with flora, the damaged areas were left without trees and other plants. Restoring the burnt forests is no small feat, but there are people who have made it their personal mission to help in whatever way they can. One […]
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