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Beacon’s gym-turned-house: When a big size is the right size

Influenced by small-space living, a landscape designer and artist transform a building of significant square footage — a former gymnasium — into a ‘rightsized’ home. [...]

Trees for thought: The Carl Curtis Christmas tree

With resources tight and the second World War raging, L.A. resident Carl Curtis erected a Christmas tree in 1943 that was reflective of the times. Should we be doing the same this holiday season? [...]

Focusing on spending is easy way for Republicans to attack climate deals

Taking the easy way out is nothing new for politicians, but this time they’re taking the easy way out on climate policy. [...]

U.N. official calls potential climate agreement ‘pathetically insufficient’

Christiana Figueres says any agreement will be a step in the right direction, but it’s clear she’s not convinced great progress will be made in Cancun. [...]

Giving the World Cup to Qatar was a huge mistake

Why this blogger thinks FIFA’s selection of Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup was a terrible, terrible decision. [...]

Forest projects inch forward despite climate talks logjam

Forest protection plans look to save trees and animals. [...]

Britain, Brazil to seek end to Kyoto climate impasse

Summit has paired rich and poor nations to work through various global climate disputes by Dec. 10. [...]

Scientists aim to save endangered habitats

Experts say creating a global “Red List” of vanishing ecosystems would help them sharpen their focus on areas to conserve. [...]

Climate change fans long, deep-burning fires in Alaska

When fires burn late into the season, they burn deep into the soil where plant matter and other biomass have accumulated over thousands of years. [...]