The Top 10 Smartest Cities In North America
Written by: Boyd Cohen Image: Vancouver via Shutterstock
Which cities are pushing the envelope of technology, sustainability, and better living conditions?
In The Fight Against Climate Change, Spending Money To Make Money
Written by: Terry Tamminen
When you don’t have to pay for extensive damages wrought by the extreme weather on our changing planet, you’re saving a lot.
Swedish Bus Stops Now Offer Light Therapy For Tired Commuters
What’s better than subjecting people to ads while they wait for their ride? Giving them some natural light to cheer up their dreary commute.
As People Crowd Into Cities, They’re Becoming More And More Vulnerable
Is your city on a new list of metropolitan areas most likely to be affected by increasing natural disasters?
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How Social Media Has Changed How We Give
Written by: Rachael Chong
Shaun King, the founder of HopeMob, says that new avenues for generosity are changing how and when people donate time and money, moving away from giving to anonymous charities and toward giving directly to people in need.
This Automated Bike Parking Lot Keeps Your Bike Safe In An Underground Cave
The Biceberg takes your bike (and--even better--your helmet and a bag) on an elevator ride to a protected below-ground area. When you want it back, just swipe a card and it’s automatically elevated back up to you.
This Modular City Of Plants Can Be Controlled Online
In this beautiful collection of interconnected terrariums--called Plant-In City--the garden meets the Internet.
