3andwich design’s tourist center in china coheres with its overwhelming environment – Designboom
3andwich design’s tourist center in china coheres with its overwhelming environmentDesignboomdue to the particularity of site selection, the first problem that the design team needs to solve is the relationship between architecture and environment. the scenery of the canyon is powerful enough to become the protagonist of the resort; meanwhile …
5 Ways You Can Help The Environment In The Next Hour—Without Leaving Your Desk – mindbodygreen.com
mindbodygreen.com 5 Ways You Can Help The Environment In The Next Hour—Without Leaving Your Deskmindbodygreen.comYou can donate money to initiatives that take carbon out of the environment—like tree plantings and renewable energy projects—to balance out the carbon you’re putting into it with your daily routine. Offsetting your flights is a good place to start …
Brazil backtracks on plan to open up Amazon forest to mining – The Guardian
The Guardian Brazil backtracks on plan to open up Amazon forest to miningThe GuardianCarlos Rittl, executive secretary, Brazilian Climate Observatory, notes the continued risk to the Amazon from what he called an “unscrupulous partnership” with the “ruralista” caucus in which Temer is trying to weaken environmental and indigenous … and more »
Sixth mass extinction of wildlife also threatens global food supplies … – The Guardian
The Guardian Sixth mass extinction of wildlife also threatens global food supplies …The GuardianPlant and animal species that are the foundation of our food supplies are as endangered as wildlife but get almost no attention, a new report reveals. and more »
Poland aims to harness geothermal energy: environment minister – thenews.pl
thenews.pl Poland aims to harness geothermal energy: environment ministerthenews.plPoland has huge resources of geothermal energy that are waiting to be harnessed, the country’s environment minister said on Tuesday. Environment Minister Jan Szyszko speaks at Tuesday’s press conference on the development of geothermal energy in …
UNDERSTANDING CARBON CREDITS
UNDERSTANDING CARBON CREDITS By Olawale Akinwumi A couple of years ago, the National Carbon Credit Train was flagged off in Nigeria by the then Minister of Environment, Mr. John Odey. The nationwide campaign on the economic benefits in Climate Change was expected to run through the nation’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According…
National Clean Energy Week marks a turning point for America’s energy future – The Hill
The Hill National Clean Energy Week marks a turning point for America’s energy futureThe HillThe national debate on energy has hit a turning point. This week, dozens of clean energy companies and trade associations have come together in a new way to show the power of clean energy to our economy. The inaugural celebration of…
Bethel earns $10000 grant to promote energy efficiency – Danbury News Times
Danbury News Times Bethel earns $10000 grant to promote energy efficiencyDanbury News TimesBETHEL — The Board of Selectmen voted last week to accept a $10,000 grant for energy saving projects. The town earned the Bright Idea Grant from Clean Energy Communities, a program that allows municipalities to earn points for being energy efficient.
France cuts renewable energy grid connection costs – Reuters
France cuts renewable energy grid connection costsReutersPARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) – France will cut the grid connection costs of renewable energy and biogas installations by 40 percent, the energy ministry said in a statement on Monday. It said that the state would spend about 30 million euros ($36 million … and more »
The Energy 202: Trump could punish China over solar panels. But the US solar industry might suffer too. – Washington Post
Washington Post The Energy 202: Trump could punish China over solar panels. But the US solar industry might suffer too.Washington PostBut a key ruling last week in the energy sector could produce tariffs on foreign solar panel-makers, driving a big wedge in the industry as Trump needs to decide whether to apply his “America First”…