20 GW photovoltaic power plant to be built in India
Masayoshi Son, Softbank founder and CEO want to invest in renewable energy in India. Photovoltaic power will increase from 4 GW to 100 GW in the next years.
Route 55: The first almost zero emissions bus line
In Gothenburg, Sweden, the first route of electric and hybrid zero emissions buses powered by 100% renewable energy and zero now in service.
Orkney Islands go 100% renewable
L’arcipelago scozzese, grazie all’energia eolica e a quella prodotta dal mare, è riuscito ad emanciparsi dai combustibili fossili.
Germany at Expo 2015: Climate, biodiversity, soil and water.
Thanks to its pavilion and using technology and entertainment, Germany shows its policies aiming to protect the resources of the planet.
Pope Francis’ environment encyclical: “Humans must change their lifestyle”
The awaited Pope Francis’ environment encyclical, probably the most expected in the recent history as to be searched, found and published in advance, has finally been officially presented. In the text, the Holy Father makes a plea to protect “our common home”, by combating climate change and other environmental damages, as well as by changing our development
Foods for a gorgeous suntan
While longing for summer holidays, here are a few tips to chose the right foods for a perfect suntan.
Nanotechnology improves domestic energy efficiency
Thanks to nanotechnology, this acrylic paint can insulate domestic walls and cut consumptions by 30%, improving energy efficiency.
5 environmental challenges to be faced with sustainable behaviours
Here are the top 5 most important environmental challenges for sustainability that only those who adopt sustainable behaviours can face.
Vortex: Spain’s bladeless wind turbine
Vortex could represent a revolution in wind energy sector. It is still a prototype, but the Spanish startup launched a crowdfunding campaign.
Sustainable urban mobility, the missing link between innovation and planning
Traffic, pollution, energy consumption are all problems linked to urban mobility. The development of public transport and research on technological innovations is the best way to improve the management of resources and citizens’ quality of life. Mobility is one of the key factors for local and global socio-economic development of urban spaces. For this reason,