Category: Climate Action & Science

Print article Share China has released a five-year plan dedicated to addressing climate change.  The 15th five-year plan for a national response to climate change is the latest in a series to outline in-depth…

Oklo , a publicly traded small-modular-reactor firm backed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman, has become one of the highest-profile companies working on next-generation nuclear energy technologies. Two years ago it debuted on the stock…

As homes become tighter and ventilation requirements more complex, the HVAC industry faces a growing problem: Nobody truly owns residential ventilation. Source: Green Building Advisor.

We waterproofed the front entry/landing with a liquid waterproofing, then bonderized steel and went over it with liquid waterproofing before pouring the concrete landing/steps.  The bonderized flashing was carried up…

People often think of Chinese cars being cheap. There is a full blown EV revolution underway in China, and many of the electric car models are priced lower than similar options elsewhere, and there…

Sliding doors are often discussed through efficiency. They save the swing radius of a conventional door, allow compact rooms to function more easily, and help small apartments borrow a few extra centimeters of usable…

Architecture has long been understood as a discipline created by humans and for humans. But in We the Bacteria: Notes Toward Biotic Architecture, Beatriz Colomina and Mark Wigley challenge that assumption, arguing that “microbes…

Smart homes are commonplace today. Now, the intelligent yard is poised to join the mix. Source: Earth911.

When most of us think of landfills, we think of rotting disposable diapers, apple cores, and old clothing. Our thoughts don’t usually turn to discarded construction materials. Source: Earth911.

Recent years have seen a boom in books on climate change. This collection spans from techno-optimism to philosophical pessimism. Source: Yale Climate Connections.

Austin, Texas, is helping low-income residents make energy efficiency upgrades, maintaining cooling centers, and urging people to check on neighbors. The post When the power goes out, homes can become heat traps appeared first…

The city is also installing 92 new fast charging points and nearly 200 Level 2 plugs at its parking fields and garages. Source: InsideEVs.