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- “Hail Columbia” Fri, 3 Feb 23, 1:00pmFebruary 1, 2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the tragic loss of STS-107 Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven brave astronauts.
- COP27 — Colombia Claims an Absurd $800 Billion a Year “Loss and Damage” Thu, 17 Nov 22, 1:00pmWhen it comes to the UN, absurdity is no obstacle.
- The ultimate sustainable rain jacket is here Mon, 4 Jul 16, 3:00amA new rain jacket from Columbia is being touted as the world's first eco-friendly, high-performance jacket without the use of any toxic perfluorinated compounds...
- Army Corps Plans to Kill 16,000 Birds with Silenced Rifles and Night Vision Scopes Mon, 25 Aug 14, 11:52pmJust picture it: armed paratroopers storming a beach, armed to the teeth and ready to kill . . . a bunch of unarmed, helpless birds. That’s a bit over the top, but it’s not far from the truth and the lives of birds are...
- Climate Change Will Lead to More Cases of Malaria in Africa and South America as Temperatures Rise Mon, 10 Mar 14, 11:00pmAs the earth warms, people all over the world will have to adjust to deal with rising sea levels, droughts, storms, and wildfires. Those living in Africa and South America may also have to prepare for an increase in cases...
- Study Says Climate Change Will Cause More Cases of Malaria in Africa and South America as Temperatures Rise Mon, 10 Mar 14, 11:00pmAs the earth warms, humans all over the world will have to adjust their behavior to deal with rising sea levels, droughts, storms, and wildfires. Those living in Africa and South America may also have to prepare for an increase...
- World’s Largest Crowfunding Campaign Could Make Colombia’s Tallest Skyscraper a Reality Tue, 26 Nov 13, 3:09amProjected for completion in the year 2015, the new green skyscraper is a true inspiration for community-responsive urban design. Yes, it will be Colombia's first skyscraper in 40 years and upon completion, it will be the...
- Federico Uribe Uses Reclaimed Electrical Cables to Create Vibrant Paintings Fri, 29 Mar 13, 7:00amRead the rest of Federico Uribe Uses Reclaimed Electrical Cables to Create Vibrant Paintings Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Bogotá, catholic, Columbia, conectado, electrical cables, Federico Uribe,...
- Solar Power Generation to Increase by 35 Times in Argentina Tue, 26 Feb 13, 4:30amThere is a good reason why Argentina’s flag sports a shining sun. At present, Argentina only produces about 10MW of solar power, but that figure is soon about to receive a giant boost as the country plans to increase...
- Plan B Arquitectos’ Casa en Río Cedro is an Open Air Delight in Colombia Fri, 16 Sep 11, 1:22amRead the rest of Plan B Arquitectos’ Casa en Río Cedro is an Open Air Delight in Colombia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", casa rio cedro, colombia, Columbia, eco...
- INTERVIEW: Mark Wigley on Greening Architecture Schools Wed, 1 Jun 11, 2:00pmBuildings account for almost half (48%) of all greenhouse-gas emissions annually. This oft-repeated statistic highlights what many architects and designers have long realized: the building industry has a profound impact on...
- Pabellon Desconectados: Brilliant Sustainable Pavilion Lights Up Like a Jewel Wed, 20 Apr 11, 3:00pmRead the rest of Pabellon Desconectados: Brilliant Sustainable Pavilion Lights Up Like a Jewelhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Pabellon Desconectados: Brilliant Recycled Pavilion Lights Up Like a Jewel Wed, 20 Apr 11, 3:00pmRead the rest of Pabellon Desconectados: Brilliant Recycled Pavilion Lights Up Like a Jewelhttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Striking Villanueva Library Has Walls Lined with Natural River Rocks Sat, 19 Feb 11, 3:42amRead the rest of Striking Villanueva Library Has Walls Lined with Natural River Rockshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed...
- Beautiful Bamboo Flow Lights are Powered by the Wind! Wed, 17 Mar 10, 5:00amHow do you create effective lighting when there’s no way to get to the grid? Leave it to a couple of ingenious designers to come up with a beautiful and self-sufficient bamboo lighting system! Designed by Ingendesign, the...