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UK Summer ‘Wind Drought’ Puts Green Revolution into Reverse
Britain’s long heatwave threw the country’s green energy revolution into reverse and pushed up carbon emissions this summer, leading experts to stress the need for a diverse energy mix. The summer of 2017 was lauded as the “greenest ever” for…
The Impact of Architecture on the Environment
In 1987, the World Commission on the Environment and Development defined sustainability as a process of meeting the present needs without compromising future generations and their needs. This definition can be expounded into three main aspects on which sustainability rests…
C&A Buttons Up ‘World’s Most Sustainable Jeans’
Sustainable fashion brand C&A claims it has created the world’s most environmentally-friendly jeans. Produced in compliance with non-profit Cradle to Cradle’s top level of green certification, the company says every aspect of the denim garments is sourced sustainably, down to…
Greek Island to Be First in Mediterranean to Power Itself With Only Wind and Solar
The Greek island of Tilos is set to be the first in the Mediterranean to power itself entirely with wind and solar power, The Associated Press reported Sunday. The final tests of a new system that will allow the island…
Australian Wind Farm to Install 25MW Tesla Battery
A Tesla grid-scale battery is to be installed at a wind farm in South Australia. The 278.5MW Lake Bonney wind facility will soon be home to a 25MW energy storage system, which owner Infigen Energy says will play a crucial…
Caribbean Aims to Be World’s First ‘Climate Smart’ Zone
Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson and Olympic Gold Medal Winner Usain Bolt are backing the Caribbean’s ambition to become the world’s first “climate smart” zone. The athlete helped launch the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator in Jamaica yesterday, a coalition of 26…
Egypt Set to Open Its First Solar Farm – and It’s the Largest in the World
Egypt has long relied on environmentally taxing fossil fuels. Over 90% of electricity is generated from oil and natural gas, and the country subsidizes fossil fuels, making them a cheap option for its 96 million citizens. However, Egypt’s government plans…