Two Sea Shepherd activists arrested in Faroe Islands
The two volunteers of the environmental association have been arrested for having tried to obstruct the traditional pilot whale hunting.
The day wind energy exceeded Denmark’s electricity needs
Denmark has produced so much electricity from renewable sources to be able to sell it to neighbouring countries, helping the entire European continent in the objective of reducing, to zero, CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. The extraordinary fact took place in the – unusually windy – day of Thursday 9 July, when Denmark succeeded in
China: CO2 emissions will drop starting from 2025, rather than 2030
China’s CO2 emissions could peak by 2025, rather than 2030, the limit set by the Chinese government in November. Therefore, within 10 years, China could release in the atmosphere 12.5 to 14 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases, compared with 10.2 billion tonnes registered in 2011 (last figure available). This means that starting from 2025 China’s emissions are
Sustainable tourism, a practical guide
Sustainable tourism means travelling green. Here is a practical guide for those planning their holidays.
COP21: corporate sponsorship shocks French NGOs
Tra le aziende partner della conferenza mondiale sul clima Cop21 figurano multinazionali che inquinano e investono in energie fossili. Insorgono le associazioni.
What is COP21 and why it is so important
Always more frequently we hear about the climate change conference that will take place in Paris this year. Here’s a guide on what it is and why it is that important.
Vancouver will be powered by 100% renewable energy
The number of cities choosing renewable energy is increasing. British Columbia’s largest city approved the motion.
Europe ready for hydrogen cars: the first Toyota saloon presented in Geneva
Hydrogen vehicles are ready for the European and North American market. The Geneva International Motor Show was the first motor show to present vehicles produced with the most innovative forms of energy, starting from hydrogen and going, without any compromise, beyond the limits of hybrid technology. During the show a variety of fuel cell cars
The best cities to live in. Vienna still ranks first in 2015
In 2015, Vienna still tops the list of best cities in the world to live in. For several years Mercer, a multinational consultancy society for companies’ development, has drafted the ranking of the cities with best quality of living for people living abroad, according to 39 parameters divided in 10 categories. This year, more than 440
Nature protects Copenhagen against climate change
Four years after the terrible storm that ripped through Copenhagen causing damage of more than five million kroner, the Danish government decided to deal with the effects of climate change by planning the creation of a new district through nature. On 6th December, the new district Saint Kjeld, designed by Rafn Flemming Thomsen