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Mexico welcomes ground-breaking ‘Earthscraper’
- 31st August 2011
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An “Earthscraper” in Mexico is breaking new ground in the property market. The building is an inverted skyscraper, which extends into the ground to offer a large amount of accommodation within a very small space. The design, by BNKR Aquitectura, is being heralded as a natural solution for the city’s lack of housing space and …
UK’s ten ‘most improved’ rivers revealed
- 30th August 2011
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The Environment Agency has released a list of the ten ‘most improved’ rivers in England and Wales, demonstrating the success of efforts to clean up the country’s waterways. The list reflects the work the Agency has done in tandem with farmers, businesses and water companies to improve water quality and the river habitat for wildlife, …