These Emissions-Free Cargo Vehicles From Germany Could be the Future of Urban Delivery
ONO in Berlin has now established their delivery ebikes into four German cities, perhaps representing the future of urban delivery.
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Chandeliers Transformed When Shot From Below in These Enchanting Photos
A CNN news cameraman, John Bodnar, has captured over 50 photos of chandeliers from directly under their lights – illuminating a new way of looking at life.
Carbon Emissions From 30 of the World's Largest Cities Are Already Dropping Since Signing Climate Pact
Not only have dozens of the world's most influential cities curbed their CO2 emissions, they have also passed legislation on plastic and free transit.
World's Largest Rooftop Urban Farm is Set to Open in Paris Next Year
Using a specialized "vertical farming" technique, the French garden will use very little water and absolutely no pesticides.
316 Dutch Bus Stops Are Getting Green Roofs Covered in Plants as a Gift For Honeybees
All 316 bus stops in the city of Utrecht will soon be supporting lush green rooftops covered in sedum plants for improving air quality and nourishing bees.
Increasing Tree Cover on City Streets May Be Like Community 'Superfood' -Improving Health by 33%
This intriguing new study shows that communities with improved tree coverage were mentally healthier-but the same benefits did not apply to grassy spaces.
50-Year-old New Yorker Being Hailed as 'Highway Hero' After Clearing Floodwaters From Freeway in Her Crocs
Daphne Youree was not about to wait for city officials to take care of the flooded expressway-so she decided to take matters into her own hands.
When 1,600 Asylum-Seekers Were Sent to This US Town, They Were Welcomed With Housing and Open Arms
When the US Customs and Border Protection started sending asylum-seekers to Las Cruces, New Mexico, the city residents welcomed them with open arms.
Man Celebrated Pothole's 'Birthday' With Cake to Cajole City Officials - and It Worked
When a Missouri man got tired of complaining to city workers about a persisting neighborhood pothole, he decided to celebrate its birthday instead.
We May Soon Be Able to Harness the Heat in Subway Tunnels to Cool Our Homes Instead
Not only would this ingenious new cooling system be cheap to implement, it would also save millions of tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.
Las Vegas is Now Allowing Drivers to Pay Off Parking Tickets By Donating School Supplies
Rather than charge money for parking tickets and driving infractions, the city of Las Vegas is now accepting donations of new, unused school supplies.
Atlanta is Transforming an Abandoned Plot of Land into the Largest Public Food Forest in the US
Not only is the Urban Food Forest set to be the largest of its kind in the United States, it is also the city's first public food space.
Amsterdam is Enjoying Quieter Canals as Boats Go Electric Years Ahead of Diesel Ban
More than 75% of the city's commercial vessels are already meeting Amsterdam's emission-free regulation.
Los Angeles is Giving Out Free Trees for Yards and Neighborhoods; Here's How to Get up to 7
The city hopes that by giving away saplings to residents, they will be able to plant at least 90,000 trees over the course of the next two years.
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
Eco-Friendly Behavior In This Finnish Town Gets You Free Cake
The Finnish city of Lahti has created the CitiCAP app, which rewards eco-friendly behavior with virtual rewards... like cake.
These 'Detroit Mower Gang' Volunteers Have Been Competing to Maintain City's Old Parks
A group of volunteer grass cutters, the Detroit Mowing Gang, held their annual 12-hour Motown Mowdown competition to see who could cut the most city grass.
Hundreds of Cities Worldwide Make Streets into Cycling and Pedestrian Walkways-With Plans to Stay That Way
As cities like Paris and Milan are opening their streets to bicycles, major cities around the world are planning on making the car-free streets permanent.
Himalayan Mountaintops Visible for the First Time in 30 Years as Air Pollution Continues to Plummet in India
Awestruck social media users have already snapped hundreds of pictures of the snow-capped mountains in celebration of the historic phenomenon.
Here's How Thousands of Birds Are Being Saved From Flying into Toronto Buildings
The Canadian city has become one of the most impressive examples of how we can prevent rare avian species from flying into glass structures.
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