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Beyond Earthships

Leichtlehm Leichtlehm (light loam) is a straw and clay mixture, which after being moistened and pressed between forms, hardens into a strong material. It is typically used for making walls and is an old and durable German technique. While Earthships have the cool...

Why Building better matters

In a recent new york time’s interview , Jeroen van der Veer, 60, Royal Dutch Shell’s chief executive, recently offered his views on the energy challenge facing the world and the challenge posed by global warming. He spoke of the need for governments to set...

China to implement a Carbon Tax

The nation eventually expects to introduce a levy of 5 yuan to 10 yuan (80 cents to $1.61) per ton of carbon, Jia Kang, head of research at the Ministry of Finance, said in Beijing yesterday. The tax, proposed in China’s latest five-year plan, was intended to apply...