Cities 'key' to solving world's environmental woes
With 80% of Europeans living in urban areas, cities hold the key to sustainable development, said Commissioner Margot Wallström, outlining her "vision" for sustainable cities at the opening session of Brussels’ Green Week event. A must-read (incl. EU official documents).
[tags : environment cities sustainable development]
EU commission chief calls for more eco-technology
European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has recently called on Europe to boost its climate technology efforts if it wants to stay a world leader and benefit from the business likely to be made from low carbon technology in the future.
[tags : eco-technologies climatechange]
Abu Dhabi to become a global leader in clean energy
The UAE has one of the world's fastest growing economies and is experiencing the most significant real estate growth in its history. Masdar will capitalize on this unprecedented economic growth by becoming the premium developer and installer of photovoltaic systems in the region. Within two years Masdar will provide up to 40MW of capacity -- equivalent to 10,000 homes.
[tags : eco-technologies middle-east]
Business of Green: Burnt out on climate?
Has the flurry of green exuberance made people concerned about climate change and committed to stopping it? The answer in many parts of the rich, developed world appears to be a resounding "no," according to a survey released last week by HSBC, a British bank.
[tags : Green business europe environment]