The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) has the ambitious goal of providing open-source blueprints for all tools and machines needed to build a village, at a fraction of commercial costs. Since

The Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) has the ambitious goal of providing open-source blueprints for all tools and machines needed to build a village, at a fraction of commercial costs. Since its 2007 inception, nearly one-third of these designs are complete, and the first houses have already been built using them.

This remarkable open-source, social production model is truly impressive. Learn more about its origins and growth directly from Founder Marcin Jakubowski in a live discussion.

North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and

North Atlantic right whales, decimated by whaling until 1935, now face extinction. Only about 400 remain, with fewer than 100 breeding females, primarily threatened by commercial shipping and fishing.

To reverse this decline, these whales require protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes. Key solutions include reducing vertical fishing lines and mandating slower ship speeds.

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North Atlantic right whale populations first crashed due to whaling, banned in 1935. Now, the species faces extinction, primarily from commercial shipping and fishing threats.

With only

North Atlantic right whale populations first crashed due to whaling, banned in 1935. Now, the species faces extinction, primarily from commercial shipping and fishing threats.

With only about 400 whales remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females, urgent protection is vital. Reducing vertical fishing lines and requiring ships to slow down are crucial steps to prevent entanglements and ship strikes, helping to reverse their decline.

North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the

North Atlantic right whales, once decimated by whaling, now face extinction with only about 400 remaining, including fewer than 100 breeding females. Commercial shipping and fishing pose the primary threats.

To reverse this decline, urgent protection from fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes is essential. Reducing vertical lines from fishing gear and mandating slower ship speeds are critical steps.

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Dusty Baker has spent a lifetime outdoors, dedicated to fishing and hunting.

Through these experiences, he has directly witnessed the effects of climate change, including declining animal

Dusty Baker has spent a lifetime outdoors, dedicated to fishing and hunting.

Through these experiences, he has directly witnessed the effects of climate change, including declining animal populations, extreme heat, and glacial melt.

Despite their name meaning "thousand feet," millipedes actually have varying leg counts, from under a hundred to several hundred, depending on their body segments. They are born with just three

Despite their name meaning "thousand feet," millipedes actually have varying leg counts, from under a hundred to several hundred, depending on their body segments. They are born with just three pairs of legs, growing more throughout their lives.

Fossil evidence suggests millipedes were among the first air-breathing animals to transition from ocean to land. Male millipedes possess specialized "gonopods"—modified legs used for sperm transfer.

In the latest Border Views video, the Center's Laiken Jordahl explores Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This vital national monument faces an imminent threat.

It is poised to

In the latest Border Views video, the Center's Laiken Jordahl explores Arizona's Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This vital national monument faces an imminent threat.

It is poised to become one of the first wild places permanently scarred by the Trump administration's border wall. We must act to prevent its construction and protect this irreplaceable natural area.

This video offers hacks for becoming a zero-waste hotel guest. It features Matthias Gelber, an environmental scientist voted 'Greenest Person on the Planet' in 2008 and awarded Green Icon in 2016.

This video offers hacks for becoming a zero-waste hotel guest. It features Matthias Gelber, an environmental scientist voted 'Greenest Person on the Planet' in 2008 and awarded Green Icon in 2016. He co-founded Maleki GmbH and has delivered eco talks in 42 countries.

Gelber is known for publishing an eco-friendly book and building Southeast Asia's first off-grid tiny eco home. He focuses on helping hotels and guests adopt green practices and change their behavior.

This specific discussion was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Our "Meet the Redesigners" film series showcases the circular economy in action, featuring modular headphones, a clothing rental platform, and H&M's new business models. A new section of our

Our "Meet the Redesigners" film series showcases the circular economy in action, featuring modular headphones, a clothing rental platform, and H&M's new business models. A new section of our website, [www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org](http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org), launches July 18th.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity founded in 2010, is a global thought leader accelerating the transition to a circular economy. We work across business, learning, and communications, supported by key philanthropic and knowledge partners.

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Sea level rise has already claimed islands like Holland Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Experts predict at least two feet of rise by 2100, even in best-case scenarios. This raises critical questions

Sea level rise has already claimed islands like Holland Island in the Chesapeake Bay. Experts predict at least two feet of rise by 2100, even in best-case scenarios. This raises critical questions about future displacement as flooding worsens and communities lose hope.

Journalist and historian Jon Gertner, a New York Times Magazine feature writer and author of The Ice at the End of the World, explores these pressing environmental and societal challenges.

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