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Streets really are for people, not cars
Scandinavian cities show that you don't need to fill your road with cars for businesses to survive and prosper.
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BIG shows us that infrastructure can be beautiful
This is an incinerator. It burns garbage. It's stunning both in how it looks and how it works.
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Photo: Leaf mimicking katydid is pretty in pink
Our photo of the day comes from the beautiful rainforest of Ecuador.
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Photo: The puppy dog eyes of a seal pup
Our photo of the day proves that resistance can indeed be futile.
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Photo: Lesser yellowleg shows off its golden gams
Our leggy photo of the day comes from Quebec, Canada.
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Photo: Great blue heron is a study in stateliness
Our photo of the day comes from Oregon's Emigrant Lake.
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There's a lot to learn about small space living from this Volkswagen camper van
How to get out of town in comfort and style.
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Photo: Tanuki in the sun looks straight out of a fairytale
Our magical photo of the day comes from the Japanese island of Miyajima.
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Photo: Cute little treehopper is quite a character
This sprawling family of thorn-mimicking insects is one of the most wonderfully weird ones around.
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12 buses converted into fabulous tiny homes on wheels
These modern takes on the mobile home are fresh, fun, and comfortably livable.
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It's National Waffle Day, and time for our annual look at yummy waffle slabs
It's a celebration of a technology that covers longer spans with less concrete and looks good, too. Here are some I have feasted on.
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Photo: Busy squirrel takes care of business
Our industrious photo of the day comes from Oregon's beautiful Cascade Mountains.
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5 ways to be a green parent
Teach a child to love and respect nature from a young age through practical, daily lessons.
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Photo: Chipmunk shows its cute side
... as if there were a side that wasn't cute?
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Photo: Your feel-good photo of the day, brought to you by lions!
Purr, snuggle, awww, repeat.
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Orangutan mama makes a rain hat of leaves for baby and herself
On International Orangutan Day, we celebrate one of humankind’s closest relatives.
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5 gorgeous places on public land to watch the eclipse
The Trust for Public Land has protected more than 80 places along the path of totality; consider one of these for your viewing pleasure.
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Photo: Long-eared owl looks caught in the act
Our surprised photo of the day comes from Calgary, Canada.
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Should mens' bikes with crossbars be banned?
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