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- MAD unveils biophilic home of the future that produces all its own energy in China Wed, 26 Sep 18, 2:30amBeijing-based MAD Architects recently completed its “home of the future” prototype, a net-zero energy pavilion that aims to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living...
- The last male northern white rhino suffers declining health Fri, 2 Mar 18, 2:46amSudan is a 45-year-old northern white rhinoceros - and the last male of his kind. He's suffering from poor health, and if he dies before he is able to mate it will likely signal the effective extinction of the northern white...
- The last male northern white rhino, 45, suffers declining health Fri, 2 Mar 18, 2:46amSudan, a 45-year-old northern white rhinoceros and the last male of his kind, is suffering from poor health. If Sudan dies before he is able to mate, it will likely signal the effective extinction of the northern white rhino,...
- How investing in solar energy can create a brighter future for Africa Sat, 16 Dec 17, 6:11amA new scheme aims to lighten the lives of millions who live without electricity, with the promise of a possible 6% return
- Invest in solar for a brighter future for Africa Sat, 16 Dec 17, 2:34amA new scheme aims to lighten the lives of millions who live without electricity, with the promise of a possible 6% return
- Kenyas Bird Nest is a breathtaking safari suite in the African wilderness Mon, 16 Oct 17, 8:30pmIf we ever won the lottery, this breathtaking Bird Nest in Kenya is where we’d like to spend the night. The award-winning Segera Retreat and NAY PALAD just unveiled a breathtaking luxury escape that lets lucky guests sleep...
- What natural disasters should teach us Sat, 30 Sep 17, 2:00amHurricanes, landslides and other disasters show Africans why we need fossil fuels Steven Lyazi I express my deepest sympathies to the people in the Caribbean and United States who have been impacted by Hurricanes Harvey,...
- New green school in Kibera slum replaces original started by concerned Kenyan mothers Fri, 29 Sep 17, 1:49amA group of concerned mothers started the Anwa primary school in Kibera, Kenya, where extremely disadvantaged children previously lacked access to education...
- Rare white giraffes spotted by Kenyan conservation group Wed, 13 Sep 17, 1:00amRemarkable white giraffes have been sighted in northeastern Kenya. These creamy giraffes barely even look real, but the Hirola Conservation Program (HCP) captured two, a mother and baby, in a video. The animals have a genetic...
- Solar roof tiles help power this secondary school in rural Kenya Thu, 31 Aug 17, 9:52pmSchools in rural Kenya often suffer through frequent power outages, and energy from the national grid can be expensive. But solar roof tiles from Strauss Energy offer a cheaper, renewable alternative. At the 275-student Gaitheri...
- Kenya introduces world's harshest law on plastic bags Tue, 29 Aug 17, 12:40amKenya has been a major plastic bag exporter to the nearby region. But now the country is cracking down on the polluting bags with the toughest law of its kind in the world. Kenyans selling, producing, or just using plastic...
- A lacy skin fills this Kenyan apartment building with sunlight and fresh air Mon, 28 Aug 17, 9:26pmThis modern apartment building in Mombasa, Kenya is wrapped with a lacy structural skin that allows natural light to filter inside. Urko Sánchez Architects wrapped the building in two layers: the first acts as a barrier...
- One of Africa's biggest cities could run out of water by September Tue, 25 Jul 17, 11:39pmKenya's capital city, Nairboi, is dangerously low on water. The city, home to around 3.4 million people, has been rationing water since January 1, but it may not be enough. 60 percent of residents already don't have reliable...
- 7 eco-friendly and conservation-minded safari lodges across Africa Wed, 14 Jun 17, 9:58pmGallivanting across Africa in search of majestic and fascinating wild animals is at the top of many people’s bucket lists, and thankfully, there are more ways than ever to safari with an eco-friendly and socially conscious...
- World's last male northern white rhino joins Tinder to avoid extinction Thu, 27 Apr 17, 8:37pmHe may not make the coziest of bedfellows, but if a northern white rhino pops up on your Tinder screen, it might behoove you to swipe right. Dubbed by wildlife experts as the "world's most eligible bachelor," 43-year-old...