Travel Agencies Can Help Climate at no Extra Cost

Posted by vkorichkov
On March 6, 2017

Travel agencies have small carbon footprint but some of the core services they facilitate are emission-intensive. Acting responsibly can have a great environmental impact and is a valuable new way to engage with clients. The impact About 85 per cent of the tourism industry’s greenhouse emissions are due to aviation. Overall, aviation emissions are growing […]

Five Reasons Why Your Event should be Carbon Neutral

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On January 22, 2017

Five Reasons To Do A Carbon-Neutral Event Scientists have long warned about climate change as one of the defining issues of our time. Increasingly, individuals, businesses and organisations share this view.The following text is a […]

Solar Roadways are coming to historic Route 66

Posted by vkorichkov
On December 5, 2016

Solar Roadways are finally gaining traction in the United States. Scott and Julie Brusaw have been developing their energy-generating roads for the last several years, hoping to replace asphalt with solar panels that can withstand the weight of cars. Now they are bringing their dream to a section of the historic Route […]

Finland Set to Become First Country in the World to Ban Coal

Posted by vkorichkov
On December 1, 2016

The Finnish government has announced plans to introduce a coal ban, because it is one of the the dirtiest fuels on the planet, by 2030. “Finland is well positioned to be among the first countries in the world to enact a law to ban coal … This will be my proposal,” Minister of Economic Affairs Olli Rehn […]

The Global Shift to Renewable Energy Has Arrived

Posted by vkorichkov
On November 14, 2016

The global shift to clean energy is on today. Here are some undisputed facts of it. We’re already seeing the benefits too in a whole host of sectors. And those below are just for starters. Which highlights why—with the Paris agreement about to go into effect and momentum building for action across the planet—it’s critical for those of […]

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Climate Film ‘Before the Flood’ is here

Posted by vkorichkov
On October 25, 2016

Before the Flood is a must see for everyone passionate about the topic of climate change! The Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist has spent the past three years asking a wide variety of people around the world about climate change. His collection of interviews in the film – ranging from Barack Obama and the Pope through to Elon Musk and […]

Night cycling – Mission possible!

Posted by vkorichkov
On October 8, 2016

Poland—home to some of the most bike-friendly cities in the world—unveiled a gorgeous, glowing bike path near Lidzbark Warminski in the Mazury region last week to help nighttime cyclists get from A to B. CityLab states that the tech behind the fetching thoroughfare was created by TPA Instytut Badan Technicznych, a “materials technology competence center for asphalt, […]

Paris Agreement on Climate to enter into force as EU agrees ratification

Posted by vkorichkov
On October 7, 2016

With European Parliament approval of the Paris Agreement ratification – in the presence of European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, the United Nation’s Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and the President of COP 21 Ségolène Royal – the last hurdle is cleared. The political process for the European Union to ratify the Agreement is concluded. * President […]

Green is the new fashion

Posted by vkorichkov
On September 26, 2016

Zara – the champion of fast fashion, is taking notice of many shoppers’ slowly but steadily developing buying habits. Recently, the trend powerhouse debuted its first sustainable collection entitled #JoinLife, which, according to its website, “embraces a woman who looks into a more sustainable future.” The #JoinLife collection is committed to “clothing that respects the environment,” which […]

Solar Impulse of the Seas – Unlimited Ocean Life

Posted by vkorichkov
On September 22, 2016

Saint-Malo, France // Dubbed the “Solar Impulse of the Seas,” the first boat to be powered solely by renewable energies and hydrogen hopes to make its own historic trip around the world. The €4.2m ($4.72 million) vessel—nicknamed the “Solar Impulse of the Seas”—aims to circumnavigate the globe using only clean power, a feat similar to Solar Impulse […]