The lumber shortage spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t letting up. It’s quite the opposite: It’s getting worse.

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Multigenerational living is a cultural tradition in many societies and more Americans have been adopting this living arrangement, as they learn more about the overall benefits for both younger and elder generations.

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Now new research by the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that exposure to fine particulates not only harms those directly exposed but may also indirectly impact the economic health of their children and grandchildren.

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To hold back the Sahara Desert, the Great Green Wall initiative hopes to restore 100 million hectares of land in the north of Africa by 2030.

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Neglecting water risks, such as pollution and over-usage, will cost up to US$301 billion – five times higher than if we would face them.

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Want to take your green thumb to the next level? There’s no better way to do so than with a raised garden bed. Not only can this landscaping trend elevate your outdoor space, but it can also offer great drainage and a physical barrier from those pesky garden critters.

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The oil and gas industry’s top lobbying group on Thursday endorsed a federal price on carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming, a reversal of longstanding policy that comes as the Biden administration has pledged dramatic steps to address climate change.

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Outdoor living spaces maximize the function of your home by providing an additional area for dining, lounging, and entertaining. Adding a fire feature can help elevate your yard into a comfortable space that is useable long into the fall months (and even the winter depending on where you live!). 

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Canadian couple and newcomers to the tiny house scene, Heather and Kevin Fritz are turning heads with their very first tiny home build. Based in Spruce Grove, Alberta, the duo recently completed their first showcase tiny house on wheels for their newly formed studio, Fritz Tiny Homes.

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While Covid ravaged across the world, air pollution killed about three times as many people. We must fight the climate crisis with the same urgency with which we confronted coronavirus

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