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The secret ingredient in Paris’ green public housing
How cannabis can be part of an affordable housing future — not just one for eco-conscious elites.
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Zoned out: One woman’s half-century fight to desegregate Berkeley
The legacy of race-based housing rules continues to shape the landscape of big cities.
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He wanted to get his home off fossil fuels. There was just one problem.
Want to electrify your home? Good luck finding a contractor.
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Why Hawaii’s seawalls are doing more harm than good
The sea is invading Hawaii. The military's plan to build a seawall near Pearl Harbor might make the problem worse.
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This low-income Houston neighborhood was recovering from last year’s flood. Then Harvey hit.
Many residents just don't have the resources to leave.
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Living shorelines: How nature can help us beat back rising seas
Watch and learn how natural structures can defend our coasts.
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Edible Bus Stop turns London transit routes into a network of community gardens
Obviously your first thought when you hear “edible bus stop” is “Stay away! It was built by witches!” (No? Just me?) But shockingly, the Edible Bus Stop project is not about luring children to bus stops by building them out of gingerbread. Instead, it’s about providing food to the community by turning bus stops into […]
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Visualize a shorter commute — or a better job
Seeing how our cities facilitate the commute to work reveals a lot about the benefit of investing in infrastructure.
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Colorado Springs probably didn’t need to worry about demand for wind power
The city's small initial contract for wind power is quickly snatched up by consumers.
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NYC’s first day of summer: White hot, hungry for power
Temperatures on the east coast are spiking – and so is electricity usage. Take a sneak peek at the future.
