Sweden inaugurates the world’s first electric highway for trucks
Sweden is testing a stretch of electric highway on a road connecting Sweden to Norway. Hybrid trucks will be powered like trams.
Brexit, the consequences on the world of green vehicles
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union will have profound consequences on the automobile industry and technological innovation. Car manufacturers are concerned about what will come after Brexit.
South African solar plant set to bring energy to thousands
Also in response to chronic power outages in South Africa, the Mulilo Sonnedix Prieska PV plant will provide clean and reliable energy as well as employment.
Paris to ban old and polluting cars
Commercial vehicles produced before 1997 won’t be allowed in the streets of Paris. The measure, which will come into force on 1 July, is intended to reduce air pollution in the French capital.
Beyond the bargain. What is fair trade fashion
Everyone knows about fair trade bananas, but what about clothes? What is fair trade fashion and why does it matter to look good while having a positive impact on people and nature?
California will close its last nuclear plant to invest in renewables
La centrale nucleare di Diablo Canyon chiuderà nel giro di dieci anni. Decisione presa grazie alla crescita delle rinnovabili e dell’efficienza energetica.
The Floating Piers, Christo’s gift to Lake Iseo
Christo’s installation The Floating Piers, is bringing Lake Iseo mountains of tourists and attention. This is a unique work of art, an exciting path that will last until the 3rd of July.
A brief history of yoga: a journey into how this ancient practice has developed
La storia dello yoga affonda le sue radici in una cultura millenaria. Dai Veda alle pratiche moderne, ecco quali sono le sue origini, in breve.
Pico de gallo, a traditional recipe from Mexico
Here is the traditional recipe of pico de gallo, a Mexican sauce that is very easy to prepare and should be served as an antipasto.
Europe will be 70% renewable by 2040 (but it won’t be enough)
Bloomberg’s “New Energy Outlook 2016” confirms the advance of renewable energy. But it also explains that the road ahead is still steep and uphill.