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Spain Starts a School for Shepherdesses

Blending tradition and innovation, Spain’s shepherdess school trains women in livestock care, land stewardship, and eco-friendly farming. It’s a bold step toward gender equality and rural revitalization in agriculture.

Kift Imagines the Modular City of the Future

With vans as building blocks and nature as the backdrop, Kift’s concept challenges traditional city planning. Their mobile living model blends tiny home living, remote work, and communal infrastructure into a flexible, futuristic lifestyle.

Mexico City's Garden-Lined Highway Is Thriving, but Not Without Criticism

The Via Verde project transformed Mexico City’s concrete highway pillars into vertical gardens. While the initiative offers environmental and aesthetic benefits, critics question its sustainability, funding, and actual ecological impact.

Growing Food in and Around a Garden Pond

A garden pond isn’t just for looks—it can support a surprising amount of edible plants and even fish. From watercress and taro to pond-side herbs and vegetables, discover how to grow sustainable food in harmony with nature.

Europe Generated More Electricity From Renewables Than Fossil Fuels in 2020

For the first time in history, renewable energy overtook fossil fuels in Europe’s electricity mix. This pivotal moment reflects growing investments in wind, solar, and hydro—and a decisive step toward a greener future.

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