Code REDD campaign to save world’s threatened forests Illuminates Rio+20 In the heart of Rio thousands of people from around the globe gathered on June 20 o support the launch of Code REDD, an emergency action campaign to save the threatened forests of the world, by dramatically increasing the demand for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from … Read more
Cities are making great progress in reducing greenhouse gases Mayors of the World’s Largest Cities Demonstrate Progress in Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Launch Two New Initiatives C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) Cities have the potential to reduce their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over a billion tonnes by 2030, from business as usual. This … Read more
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) unveils in partnership with CNN an extensive infographic on climate impacts and actions in global cities. The dynamic, multi-media feature spotlights the cities of Lagos, Melbourne, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo and showcases data from the recently published Measurement for Management CDP Cities 2012 Global Report. Rich … Read more
Green Olympics in 2012 Sustainable Development in the Olympics: Report from Jones Lang LaSalle The 2012 Summer Olympics in London this July will be the greenest Games in history, expanding on the legacy of sustainable development that has expanded in past Olympics. London partnered with World Wildlife Fund and BioRegional to create “One Planet Olympics,” … Read more
The dream of a the all terrain electric skateboard became reality. The Trail Rider 4WD is a modern day skateboard powered by four 850W electric motors, which can accelerate from 0 – 45 km/h in just 1.6 seconds. The Trail Rider 4WD Electric Skateboard uses a unique rocking-motion to input throttle and braking actions, making it ergonomic … Read more
It looks to the yachts of the past but develops their lines and differentiates itself from them all. Azimut Magellano 50 is the world’s first 50-foot motor yacht to be able to sail continuously, thanks to its Class A homologation and its RINA Green Plus certification for maximum respect of the marine environment. Azimut Magellano 50 … Read more