Carbon capture and storage: rubbish collection for the atmosphere
How carbon storage, now being tried out in Cyprus, could prove to be an efficient fix to CO2 emissions
Sport & Health
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Are we today throwing away the resources of tomorrow? Green Week 2014
The 2014 edition of Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy, took place from 3 to 5 June at The Egg Conference Centre, Rue Bara, in Brussels. The 2013 edition of the high-profile event for all stakeholders in preserving the environment attracted some 2,100 participants from government, business and industry, NGOs, academia … Read more
Celebrity fitness trainers – the new attraction of the luxury hotels chains
Luxury hotels tapping celebrity fitness trainers The celebrity fitness trainer Tara Stiles, a rebel yoga instructor popular for her high-movement yoga class, flips the traditional idea of fitness on its head with a non-traditional approach to working out while on the road. The celebrity US yoga instructor was tapped by luxury hotel chain W Hotels … Read more
Mexico City inaugurated Acuario Inbursa – a new center of conservation of endangered marine species
A new mega center for conservation of endangered marine species opens in Mexico City. The severe deterioration of marine ecosystems and the desire to provide education about the importance of conserving our world’s ocean life led to opening of Acuario Inbursa in Mexico City. Acuario Inbursa includes an entire floor of specialized equipment that supports … Read more
Water quality excellent at most of Europe’s beaches. Report
Water quality excellent at most of Europe’s bathing sites. Report For many Europeans, summer holidays revolve around bathing and water activities. So it is natural that tourists have a keen interest in the quality of the bathing waters at this time of year. A new report assesses bathing water quality in 2013 in all EU … Read more
Fine & Rare Wines from The Collection of Sir Alex Ferguson CBE
Alex Ferguson’s wines sold for almost HK$30 million in Hong Kong. A single bottle of Alex Ferguson’s rare wine sold for more than HK$1 million. Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, the most successful manager in British football history, is working with Christie’s to share one of his life’s pleasures – collecting wines. Christie’s have been entrusted with … Read more