Denmark meets 100% of its energy needs with wind power alone
A fine febbraio in Danimarca l’eolico è arrivato a coprire tutta la domanda di energia, battendo un nuovo record.
Cities are where the future happens first. An open letter by the mayors of Paris, Tokyo, Sydney and Cape Town
The mayors of four megacities have their say about the future in a letter that perfectly summarises how cities can play a crucial role in fighting climate change and creating a greener world.
What Donald Trump did in his first week as President
Abortion, torture, pipelines, trade agreements, LGBT rights and the US-Mexico border wall. What happened during Trump’s first week leading the United States.
Trump revives the oil pipelines rejected by Obama
Trump clears the way for the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.
Living close to major roads may increase risk of dementia
People living near major roads and busy traffic are more at risk of developing dementia, according to a report analysing more than 6 million people.
Inga 3, the world’s largest dam will displace tens of thousands in DR Congo
Inga 3, the world’s largest mega-dam, is set for construction on the Congo River. Critics argue that the the dam will displace thousands of people and wreck the ecosystem.
Donald Trump’s first 100 days and energy plans
Here are Donald Trump’s declarations on energy, the environment, renewable energy, fracking and oil, made on the US President’s official campaign site.
Conrad Colman. My solo round the world race with a renewable sailing boat
Conrad Colman, a young sailor from New Zealand, is determined to be the first person to complete the Vendée Globe race without using fossil fuels.
Greenpeace urges Amazon and Netflix to adopt renewable energies
A Greenpeace report outlines tech companies’ energy footprints. Google, Facebook, and Apple commit to 100% renewable energy, while Amazon and Netflix lag behind, and Asian companies still rely on coal.
The Volkswagen van is back. It will be electric and self-driving
Heir to the legendary Bulli van of the ‘60s, the official vehicle of the hippie movement, the new Volkswagen van is electric and self-driving. It has eight seats and can be turned into a living room. It will be produced starting from 2021.