Cykno vintage electric bicycle with eco-friendly soul

‘Made in Italy’ Cykno electric bike. Premium leathers, plenty of carbon fiber, aluminum and stainless steel, plus an eco-friendly soul. For those interested in sustainable mobility, here is a “smart” two-wheel vehicle designed to meet the needs for mobility although maintaining a low environmental impact. Cykno is an eclectic vehicle and a work of design … Read more

Seychelles embraces renewable energy

Almost entirely dependent on imported fossil fuels for power, the tiny Seychelles, the popular tourist archipelago– the only one in the world where half the land is a nature reserve — is now embracing renewable energy like wind farms, energy from waste incineration and solar panels. Currently, the islands are 95 percent dependent on imported … Read more

Man-made aerosols and industrial pollution linked to Atlantic hurricane numbers

Man-made aerosols and industrial pollution may have impacted the number of Atlantic hurricanes, according to a new research from the Met Office (UK’s National Weather Service) published in Nature Geoscience. Aerosols may have suppressed the number of Atlantic hurricanes over the 20th Century and even controlled the decade- to-decade changes in the number of hurricanes. … Read more

How much of the earth is covered in living plants?

A new interactive map produced by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows all the world’s vegetation. The satellite images were compiled into a single high-resolution image showing how much greenery covers the Earth. Although 75% of the planet is a relatively unchanging ocean of blue, the remaining 25% of Earth’s surface … Read more

Melting iceberg in the heart of Ottawa encourages to think about our shared environment

Sakahàn: International Indigenous Art Sakahàn, meaning “to light a fire” in the language of the Algonquin, is the National Gallery of Canada’s largest survey of recent Indigenous art. It highlights over 150 works by more than 75 artists from around the world, including impressive installations like an Iceberg. The monumental art work was created by … Read more

Shark-related tourism could more than double within 20 years

Sharks ecotourism could double in next two decades. According to a new global analysis led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and quoted by The Pew Charitable Trusts (PEW), shark watching is a major economic driver for dozens of countries, generating $314 million annually. Citing the study’s projections that shark-related tourism could more … Read more