Earth continues to experience warmer temperatures: NASA

NASA Finds 2013 Sustained Long-Term Climate Warming Trend.   Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that traps heat and plays a major role in controlling changes to Earth’s climate. It occurs naturally and also is emitted by the burning of fossil fuels for energy. Driven by increasing man-made emissions, the level of carbon dioxide in … Read more

Tesla’s supercharger network connects Europe

Tesla Expands Supercharger Network in Europe. Tesla officially opened new Supercharger locations connecting the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. These newly-energized routes will enable Model S customers to enjoy free, convenient, 100 percent electric trips on the German Autobahn and to destinations in the Alps and elsewhere. Tesla’s first six Superchargers were energized in California … Read more

2014 Sustainable Bio Awards, the bio industry’s most prestigious awards. 6th edition.

The Sustainable Bio Awards take place on the 5th March 2014, at the Amsterdam RAI, The Netherlands.   For 6 years in a row the pioneers and innovators of the bio-based industry are honoured at the annual Sustainable Bio Awards in Amsterdam, Netherlands. From biofuels to face cream, from feedstocks to financing, the industry will … Read more

Earth Hour City Challenge to reward cities’ sustainability achievements

2014 Earth Hour City Challenge – The global celebration of the most lovable sustainable cities; Cities around the globe have received special recognition by WWF for impressive actions on climate change. We all love our cities differently. But here are four reasons why they play a big role in a renewable and sustainable future: smarter transportation, … Read more

A sustainable Weekend Max Mara

Max Mara launched “Weekend Max Mara” Sustainable Line   Italian fashion label Max Mara focuses on high garments produced from recycled fabric for a new sustainable fashion line designed in partnership with eco-yarn maker Saluzzo Yarn. Green”Weekend Max Mara“, the new four piece collection priced from $220 to $700, is constructed in Saluzzo Yarns’ ‘Newlife‘ antibacterial, … Read more

Sustainability: a disconnect between belief and action. Study

How thoroughly are businesses addressing sustainability issues? Companies have largely accepted the importance of addressing sustainability issues, yet a large gap persists in translating that awareness into action. So says a new global study by MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The study titled “Sustainability’s Next Frontier: Walking the … Read more