I gave in today. We have been stuck in the house for a full week now, as the days pass by here in Europe waiting for some fresh air to breath so we can return to our old normal. As part of the daily routine that we set with the kids from a quick snack […]
Daugava river, Latvia. A construction robot working where manual crews can't reach.
Reiki is a powerful form of stress relief. The idea is that energy auras pass through your hands. You can do reiki on people, animals, even trees and the planet.
It's time to isolate, gear our lives down a bit. We found the most wonderful cabin to build, and Stedsans in the Woods shared the plans with us.
Ten years ago I was flown into Helsinki with a handful of other bloggers, from Grist, TreeHugger, Greentech Media. We were to spend several days in Finland learning about its bold and practical solutions to doing better business by the environment. We met a factory that was developing heat pumps to be used in homes […]
Artificial Intelligence is used in this biodome to grow bio-organic food with zero waste using the Eddy robot by flux. The robotic solution was developed by a team of Israeli engineers.
Two years ago I took my family to India for a holiday. I didn’t have any expectations but I knew that something would change in me. India is the place for that people would tell me over the years, and as the birthplace of yoga it’s the ideal way for you to jump into yoga […]
With the occasional stampede, the last big one in 2015 killed more than 2000, you might just be saving your life from more than corona.
Adolescent men in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) are recruited by warlords because they are desperate. A new German fund will help keep farming in the family and guys like this in his father's arms. Bigger steps are needed from the top down: Investing in renewables is the answer.
Cannabis CBD oil is like the new echinacea in the nutraceutical world. Because it does not have the THC or the high that medicinal cannabis contains, CBD is unquestionably legal. It heals kids with seizures and prevents anxiety in many people.
As with blood diamonds, now we know what blood cashews are.
New research targeting buyers find that consumers prefer functionality over "features" of being green. Time to downplay the CSR plan?
Pope Francis endorses AI approaches to growing your food. He says it's ethical and we should do it.
While studying hosts’ photos, researchers discovered a “trustworthiness” pecking order: women are deemed more trustworthy than men, older hosts over younger ones, smiling faces over neutral expressions, attractive hosts over unattractive ones.
Various organizations in Norway are always looking for different ways to raise money. Ecological firelighters have been embraced by many schools and sports teams due to the perks that come with selling them. The tennbriketter dugnad is long-lasting and tends to light in an instant. 3 Top benefits of selling ecological firelighters It’s imperative to […]
Eco lovers will love Brisbane. Try renting bikes, finding second hand clothing shops or visit one of the science museums
Instagramming influencers, who hop on and then off for the photo op are giving travel a bad name. Some cities in Europe don't even want these kinds of tourists. Krista shares how you can slow it down to change the world.
Neolithic game boards from Jordan. In some places like Petra they were carved into walls of the city for leisurely play? The early mancala game we know today is likely from this, but no one really knows the rules of the ancient games. But archeologists do know that they were a way for socializing people […]
The Tenth Session of World Urban Forum, the world’s most important conference on cities convened biannually by UN Habitat has just concluded. For the first time, it took place in an Arab country, the United Arab Emirates, and the host, Abu Dhabi, had much to contribute to the conversation. Throughout the week-long event, representatives of […]
Play like a prehistoric man or an ancient Egyptian as you fight your way around the board aiming for enlightenment. We've been waiting 5000 years for this.
On Earth Day, April 22, PBS (America’s Public Broadcasting Service) will premiere a compelling new documentary, Climate Change – The Facts, presenting scientific evidence of the impact of global warming. The program also examines possible solutions to the crisis, including the latest innovations, technology and actions individuals can take to prevent further damage. The one-hour […]
Managing one’s funds as business cycles fluctuate can be stressful, but it needn’t leave a business owner or investor feeling fatalistic. As one gets better at noticing economic signals, they can exploit the financial risk rather than try to avoid or prevent things that are beyond their control. As a business advisor and the CEO […]
Everyone needs a coach, especially if a parent or sibling can't help root for your cause. A coach or a mentor is the best way to start a revolution, or at least a recycling program or new sustainable business.
A tiny house, a room of one's own, a little office, pottery studio, or granny flat.
Worried eCommerce platforms are logging way too much of your data? You’ve got plenty of reasons to feel that way. Here’s all you need to know about this.