The dam dilemma: How to build dams to best protect community, environment | MSUToday
As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully. New research from Michigan State University finds that without better planning and community involvement, dam projects risk repeating decades-old mistakes — raising important questions […]
Can Britain’s Labour Party teach Kamala Harris how to win? – POLITICO
On the surface, unexpected U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris and newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer may appear to have little in common. He’s a buttoned-down technocrat, more famous for his caution and quiet ruthlessness than for his rhetorical skills. Harris, meanwhile, is becoming known for a energetic campaign style mixing high politics and […]
Our built world is the biggest contributor to green house gas emissions. Here’s how to change that
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes. ADVERTISEMENT Another […]
How to Make Bamboo Durable? A Step-By-Step Guide
How to Make Bamboo Durable? A Step-By-Step Guide Courtesy of Bamboo U Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1014305/how-to-make-bamboo-durable-a-step-by-step-guide Bamboo, renowned for its strength and eco-friendliness, often faces a formidable adversary: insects and fungi. Despite its resilience, these pests can compromise its durability over time. However, there exists a simple yet effective solution […]
How to Pre-Size a Gutter
The Room Behind the Wall / livni +. Image © Marcos Guiponi Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1013493/how-to-pre-size-a-gutter As commonly understood, gutters are elements installed along the edges of roofs and balconies to channel rainwater. Their primary function is to collect water flowing over the roof’s surface and direct it to the […]
How to Create a Soulful but Up-to-Date Kitchen
DON’T LET the exposed brick fool you. Until recently, this vibrant kitchen in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was dingy, dull and stripped of original details—the victim of a hit-and-run renovation that removed every bit of character from the circa-1900 row house, says architect-designer Sarah Jacoby. The upshot? In 2022, when the new owners, an education administrator and […]