By Sara Allen Taylor Colder weather is just around the corner, but that doesn't mean outdoor play for young children should be postponed until spring. Heart Network's Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program, funded by a grant from the New York State Department of Health, works to increase access to healthy food and physical… Continue reading COMMENT: Playing outside is important for children, even when it's cold –
Greek Parliament's lighting design wins international award
Athens, Greece – The captivating nighttime illumination of the Greek Parliament and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier has received international recognition. DANILOF Studio Light + Perception, which carried out the project, was awarded the prestigious 2024 LIT Lighting Design Award. The LIT Lighting Design Awards, a globally recognized competition, recognize outstanding achievements in architectural… Continue reading Greek Parliament's lighting design wins international award
Bjarke Ingels' vision for the Mandarin Oriental Residences blends into the luxurious landscape
Located in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, Aldar's Mandarin Oriental Residences are a shining jewel designed to be the epitome of elegance and premium living. Designed by renowned Dutch architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the structure rises gracefully from the surrounding landscape, its staccato rooflines and clean contours reminiscent of the undulating sands of Mamsha… Continue reading Bjarke Ingels' vision for the Mandarin Oriental Residences blends into the luxurious landscape
UK government announces plan for 95% green energy by 2030
Sheep and lambs grazing near wind turbines at Llyn Alaw Wind Farm in Anglesey, Wales, UK on February 17, 2020. Andrew Aitchison / In Pictures via Getty Images Why you can trust us Founded in 2005 as an Ohio-based environmental newspaper, EcoWatch is a digital platform dedicated to publishing high-quality, science-based content on environmental issues,… Continue reading UK government announces plan for 95% green energy by 2030
Here's the secret to a holiday wreath that won't wilt
These tips will get you through the holidays and beyond. Out of Wonders of the forestsCopyright © 2024 by Françoise Weeks. Photographs copyright © 2024 by Theresa Bear. Published in the United States by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. Portland-based author Françoise Weeks,… Continue reading Here's the secret to a holiday wreath that won't wilt
Marriott's latest offering takes you into the great outdoors
Last month, we discovered that some of the biggest players in hospitality wanted to offer their customers accommodation options that weren't necessarily traditional hotels – and that offered them close to nature. This year, Marriott also partnered with Sonder to expand the types of accommodations travelers can choose from. This week, Marriott made another announcement… Continue reading Marriott's latest offering takes you into the great outdoors
The workshops on the topic of “Sustainable Giving” will be held at The HIVE | continued art entertainment
Working Landscapes will continue its free sustainable giving workshops this month at The Hive, 108 S. Main St., Warrenton, on Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 17 and 19, from 5 to 7 p.m Working Landscapes invites people interested in giving sustainable, handmade gifts this holiday season. High-quality, second-hand materials, inspiration, and instructions for creating mindful gifts… Continue reading The workshops on the topic of “Sustainable Giving” will be held at The HIVE | continued art entertainment
A man was arrested after jumping over two fences in Lincoln with meth in his pocket, police said
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A central Nebraska man accused of fleeing police with nearly half a pound of methamphetamine appeared in Lancaster District Court Thursday. On Wednesday, investigators with the Lincoln-Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force were in the area of 27th and O streets when they observed an orange Dodge Caliber believed to be driven… Continue reading A man was arrested after jumping over two fences in Lincoln with meth in his pocket, police said
SKIMS NYC flagship envelopes in nude palette by Rafael de Cárdenas
SKIMS, the clothing brand founded by Kim Kardashian, has opened its first flagship store on New York's Fifth Avenue with interiors by Rafael de Cárdenas. The flagship SKIMS NYC has taken over a historic building with an intricately detailed stone facade located one block north of St. Patrick's Cathedral and across from Rockefeller Center. A… Continue reading SKIMS NYC flagship envelopes in nude palette by Rafael de Cárdenas
Student research supports the sustainability of semiconductors
As microelectronics have become an increasingly important part of modern society, the greenhouse gas emissions associated with their use and manufacture have also increased. Semiconductor manufacturing contributes 31% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and an analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Energy's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that greenhouse gas emissions associated… Continue reading Student research supports the sustainability of semiconductors