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This post is generously sponsored by REI. As always, EcoCult only works with companies we believe are doing good things. Support EcoCult editorial by supporting them! You might think that any outdoor apparel or gear company would be much more likely to operate sustainably, since its key customers are passionate about respecting and preserving the natural world. But we also know that turning a large apparel brand sustainable is a difficult journey in todays global capitalist system. Even some of the sustainable outdoor trailblazers have beensurprised to find modern-day slavery in their supply chains. And there are in fact some...

For our review of 2019, design and technology reporter Natashah Hitti selects 10 transport designs that turned our readers' heads, from the world's most expensive supercar to a small autonomous robot that delivers packages. La Voiture Noire by Bugatti Built as a one-off and sold to an anonymous enthusiast for 11 million, the La Voiture Noire supercar has been billed as "the most expensive new car of all time", and was one of our most popular transport stories of 2019. The La Voiture Noire French for "the black car" was intended as a modern interpretation of the classic Bugatti Type...

Escondido is a city in San Diego County’s North County region, 30 miles north of Downtown San Diego. That means when you’re searching for things to do in San Diego, chances are your results will include some Escondido attractions. That said, there are enough fun things to do in Escondido that the area deserves its own guide. You’ll find wineries, craft breweries, history, arts and culture scene, archeological sites, and plenty of outdoor activities. The scenery is actually one of Escondido’s biggest draws. People come from all over for the gorgeous weather, the lakes, the views of the mountains, the...

After 10 years, the Better Market Street plan to eliminate all private vehicles—including Ubers and Lyfts—and add new sidewalks, bike lines, and more light-rails has finally got the green light. Plus, Baby Rave is the place to be seen; a 2,175 pound Bay Area pumpkin sets a California record; angry neighbors barricade an Ingleside alley; and more Bay Area headlines you might have missed this week. Los Angeles Times on Instagram: “Anything goes at Baby Rave, the #bayarea’s wildly popular daytime #dance party for children under 4. Although it’s never advertised, the…” Want in at the Bay Area's hottest dance...

It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in adventure films. But the paradigm is starting to shift. There’s a momentum among female filmmakers and stories they tell. And the growth of women-centric film festivals like “No Man’s Land” and the Women Sports Film Festival evidence this push even further. “The more we see of women in these mediums, the more we’ll see women in these sports,” said Aly Nicklas, director of “Blue,” a dream-like fat biking story full of female shredders. “There’s a cumulative impact of sharing these kinds of stories: My goal is to contribute towards showcasing the value of...