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.
Costa Rica generated 98% of its electricity from renewables
2016 was a record year for clean energy in Costa Rica, which entirely ran on renewables for 250 days in a row.
2016 seen through the eyes of the planet. LifeGate’s year in review
Some of the most significant news stories of the year. From the Paris Agreement to the Colombian peace deal, here’s our 2016 in review: the last 12 months seen through the lens of sustainability.
London, increasing pressure on Mayor to ban diesel vehicles
Activists call on London mayor Sadiq Khan to ban diesel vehicles from the capital by 2025, amongst mounting evidence that they’re a serious health risk.
Has Justin Trudeau slipped in approving the Kinder Morgan oil pipeline
The Kinder Morgan oil pipeline will run from the Alberta Tar Sands to Canada’s Pacific coast. It now has environmentalist leader Justin Trudeau’s blessing.
Bill Gates and other billionaires invest 1 billion dollars in clean energy
The American billionaire and his co-founders of the Breakthrough Energy Coalition launched a new investment fund for developing clean energy technologies and tackling climate change.