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Carbon footprint of public sector buildings in England and Wales to be released
Our buildings consume energy not only when they are being constructed but also mostly while they are being used. A few years ago the Stern Review highlighted that buildings’ carbon impact is not negligible and we should pay attention to [...]
EU to exceed its renewable target by 2020
Last January 5th the European Wind Energy Association published its analysis of the 27th National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAP), submitted by the EU Member States to the European Commission. The main finding is that the European Union 27 will [...]
The plastic Mediterranean Sea
From now on the Mediterranean Sea should be called the Plastic Sea. In fact it’s widely known that it is one of the most polluted seas in the world, but now a new expedition reveals that it might be the [...]
Subways: the new energy source
A large number of people use public transport each day to get from one place to another. In Paris, France, the Metro is a very common option for daily travelers, providing an easy way to go wherever they need. For [...]
Older coal-fired power plants will pass away in Canada
Canada has been frequently criticized by green groups for not doing enough to protect the environment and for allowing emissions of greenhouse gases to rise steadily over the last two decades. Probably they are right to be upset. According to [...]
Could it be true that we are green just for selfish motives?
Yes. That´s what psychologists say. The question is: Is it ok that the reason is not the one we´d like to be, as long as it makes us assume a greener behavior? Does it make a difference why we do [...]
Notes on the environmental situation of France
When studying in Paris, in 2008, I was surprised by the fantastic public bike system, called “Vélib”, the excellent bus service, and the fantastic “metro”. Besides, in the building where I lived, we had to separate our trash, and leave [...]
This weekend, the Enviro Expo USA
The next Enviro Expo USA will take place this weekend. It is sponsored by Southeastgreen.com and Audi, among others. Its mission is to enhance the exchange of information related to sustainable development and sustainable products between consumers, manufacturers, researchers and [...]
