Nikki is an author and writer specializing in green living ideas and tips, adventure travel, upcycling, and all things eco-friendly. She's traveled the globe, swum with sharks and been bitten by a lion (fact). She lives in a tiny town with a fat cat and a very bad dog.
When faced with difficult decisions, I always take to the woods with my camera and my trusty hound, a rather plump pug mix, leading the way. (As a budding photographer, I shoot just about everything, but the only thing that I am able to capture with almost breathtaking clarity is that little dog’s bum.)
There are some truly strange creatures on our beautiful planet and we haven't even discovered them all yet. Here are some weird creatures, strange animals and fishy fish! "Surprisingly, scientists have a better understanding of how many stars there are in the galaxy than how many species there are on Earth."
These days travelers expect more from luxury hotels than just high cotton-count sheets and exceptional spa facilities. True comfort and relaxation can only be enjoyed when the mind is at rest – and that often requires a commitment to sustainability, green initiatives and environmental awareness on the part of the hotel. These are six hotels across the world that prove it can be greener on the other side.
What's the best way to build an eco-friendly bridge that doesn't damage the environment? Well you grow it silly! In Southern India, in the hills of Khasi and Jaintia, a special Indian Rubber tree proliferates. Luckily for local, these rubber tree's have roots of steel.
Is this new concept Nimbus E-car the cutest thing you have ever seen in your life or what? This new road tripper's dream machine is the brainchild of Brazilian designer Eduardo Galvani. The hybrid vehicle will pony up more than 180 miles per gallon from a 180-horsepower 130 kW electric engine.
The National Aquarium in Baltimore is heeding protests about their dolphins and has ordered the cessation of their breeding program and their dolphin shows. Since their dolphins were bred in captivity, releasing them into the wild would not be a viable option and so a special sanctuary is being created.
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