Grass Valley Clover Fire: Evacuation map, updates as blaze burns in Nevada County near Alta Sierra
Update: All evacuation orders related to the Clover Fire in Nevada County have been lifted, authorities confirmed. Wildfire burning in Nevada County, California. (UnSplash) The firewhich broke out Friday morning, had burned more than 12 acres by the…
In 2006, an Australian caver saw grass moving when there was no wind; digging beneath it revealed Elk River, now one of Victoria’s longest caves
In 2006, Australian caver Kim Van Dyke noticed something unusual while walking through a reserve near Buchan in Victoria’s East Gippsland. A small patch of grass was moving, even though the surrounding vegetation was completely still and there was no…
Dutch cities are replacing solid concrete surfaces with grass-covered pavers that absorb rainwater and help keep urban areas cool
Cities in the Netherlands are experimenting with a greener approach to urban surfaces, using grass-seeded, permeable paving blocks where traditional sealed concrete or asphalt might be used. These purpose-designed blocks contain open spaces for grass to…