Virgin Cruises to launch its first luxury liner in 2020 from Miami

Richard Branson is placing his bets on medium size “boutique” ships. British tycoon Richard Branson unveiled the plans for Virgin Cruises ‘boutique’ cruise line. The founder of the Virgin Group announced that Virgin Cruises has selected Port Miami as the home port for its first cruise ship that will set sail in 2020. Richard flew … Read more

Cheaper oil could damage renewable energies, says Richard Branson

Entrepreneur claims Saudi Arabia is encouraging collapse in oil price in bid to undermine fracking and clean energy

Subsea recreation: Zero emissions DeepFlight Dragon Self-Pilot Submarine. The most lightweight personal submarine @ 2014 Monaco Yacht Show

Enjoy underwater flight with hovering capability. 2014 Monaco Yacht Show is an occasion to see n entirely new type of personal submarine. The DeepFlight Dragon is the most compact, lightweight personal submarine on the market, and is so intuitive to use that clients self-pilot the craft with minimal instruction. DeepFlight has already integrated its submarines … Read more

‘Big egos’ and inaction: whatever happened to the B Team?

Critics say Richard Branson’s sustainability initiative has made no real progress one year after launch, Jo Confino calls for fewer press releases and more fist banging

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