Zimbabwe’s wildlife authority said the culling of elephants was necessary as the country is struggling to cope with an overpopulation of the animal and withering drought. HARARE – Zimbabwe’s wildlife authority on Sept 18 defended its planned cull of 200 elephants to ease pressure on drought-strained resources after criticism. […] Click here to view original […]

16 photos Photo: Lou Tiny House Tiny House Mona Tiny House Mona Tiny House Mona Tiny House Mona The tiny living movement made it possible for singles, couples, and even small families to find their dream homes in the form of compact, affordable, and often self-sufficient mobile habitats. Tiny […] Click here to view original

"Better design, higher strength, higher energy performance and comfort, and increased resiliency." Outside Austin, Texas, an unassuming neighborhood tucked away in the suburbs is almost complete, but it’s not your ordinary community — it’s being built entirely by giant 3D printers. Located in Georgetown, a suburb of Austin, Wolf […] Click here to view original

King County Metro’s fleet of electric trolleybuses is poised to get a big upgrade, via replacement batteries that will extend their off-wire capabilities to close to three times their current capacity. Following the successful installation of these more powerful batteries on four buses as a pilot program, Metro is […] Click here to view original

Straw, clay, black locust, and recycled glass make up key components of this Bear Lake home On a rural farm near Bear Lake, a distinctive home is under construction, challenging conventional building practices with its shape and its use of natural materials. Led by builder Thomas Hirsch of Benzonia-based […] Click here to view original

Sustainable practices can reduce your energy bills and make your home more comfortable, experts say.(Petmal) When you think of an eco-friendly home, maybe smart thermostats and LED lighting come to mind. But energy efficiency can start at your doors and go all the way into the most interior part […] Click here to view original