Read what our writers around the world are saying about climate change.
On the whole, hybrids are better for the environment. They use fewer fossil fuels and energy, they have much lower emissions, and they tend to be more efficient. Despite all of this, they aren’t completely “green.” But Honda is moving them one step closer. Surprisingly, one of the least ... keep reading
Written by PSFK/Ryan Gerhardt in May, about Design, Industry & Business, Recycling, Renewals, Technology, Transport
Written by Celsias in March, about Design, Design, Innovation, Recycling, Renewals, Transport, Travel
The world’s most successful environmental treaty turns 25 this week on September 16th. The treaty is the Montreal Protocol and its success has avoided one of the most severe global environmental threats the world has ever faced—the destruction of the stratospheric ozone by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). “The Montreal Protocol ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in September 2012, about Events, Health, Law, Politics & Government, Pollution, Renewals
Of all the headlines around India's historic blackout none summed up the truth more than the Onion: "300 million without electricity after restoration of the power grid." In fact, when asking Indian colleagues about the blackout most acknowledged it as simply par for the course. That's because India ... keep reading
Written by Justin Guay/Sierra Club in August 2012, about Design, Infrastructure, Politics & Government, Population, Poverty & Development, Renewals, Solar, Sustainability
Song of the Kauri, a documentary to premiere at the 2012 New Zealand International Film Festival, presents a new vision for the future of New Zealand’s kauri forests. The story unfolds through the labours of renowned Northland Luthier Laurie Williams who works with kaitiaki Karamea Davis and specialist forester ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July 2012, about Art & Culture, Environment & Wildlife, Recycling, Renewals, Sustainability
Ernst & Young keep us regularly updated on the indices by country attractiveness for renewable energy. The latest is produced in full below. Growth in the solar sector in the past year has been faster than anticipated, so they have revised the weighting applied to each technology in calculating the All ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July 2012, about Emissions, Green energy, Industry & Business, Innovation, Politics & Government, Recycling, Renewals (1 comment)
The Fiordland Conservation Trust and former Fiordland business owners Ruth Dalley and Lance Shaw, with help from a range of supporting funders, have successfully eradicated rats and mice the last remaining pests on Indian Island in Dusky Sound. The 170 ha Island near the outer edge of Dusky Sound is ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July 2012, about Conservation, Environment & Wildlife, Innovation, Lifestyle & Behavior, Renewals, Sustainability (18 comments)
Christchurch's cardboard cathedral is raising comments around the world. We've found references in so many countries that it is likely to end up as a major tourist attraction in its own right. In Christchurch , while the debate about the cathedral rages the cardboard creation has generally been greeted ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in April 2012, about Architecture, Design, Innovation, Renewals
GE Lighting, together with its Australian partner UGL Limited, has secured a A$7 million project through a tender to replace about 6,450 street and park lights in the City of Sydney over the next three years. In an Australian first, the City of Sydney will roll-out new energy-efficient ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in April 2012, about Design, Energy Saving, Green energy, Infrastructure, Renewals, Technology
There’s no reason why facing up to the challenge of climate change should not result in wide benefits to human society, including economic benefits. That’s the argument of the multiple authors of Reframing the Problem of Climate Change: From Zero Sum Game to Win-Win Solutions. The book is ... keep reading
Written by Bryan Walker in February 2012, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Economics, Forestry, Innovation, Renewals (1 comment)
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