Energy

15 Ways to "Green" a House

Find out how a house can be healthier, consume less energy and water, and improve the local environment.

The New Cool: Super Efficient Air-Conditioning

The UK start-up Artica has developed a cooling system that uses 90 percent less energy than conventional air-conditioning.

Saving Energy: The Smart Spark

There has been much talk about renewable energy production and reduced consumption. Now, engineers are looking at the link between the two: Could smart grids and power meters start an energy revolution?

Renewable Energy
Which Renewable to Power Your House?

Which Renewable to Power Your House?

Home owners can choose from an impressive selection of renewable energies. But which is the best for you? Klaus Schmuck of Allianz Climate Solutions, discusses their pros and cons.

 

Fossil Fuels & Nuclear
Nuclear Debate: Green Power or Dangerous Distraction?

Nuclear Debate: Green Power or Dangerous Distraction?

With fossil fuel-driven climate change rising up the global agenda, there is now a hotly contested debate about whether nuclear energy is a key weapon against climate change or a dangerous distraction from real climate solutions.

 


Energy Security
Energy Security: Power to the People

Energy Security: Power to the People

Modern societies need energy to function. When supply is disrupted, life can come to a grinding halt. What are the threats and how are countries responding?

 

Mobility
Ecotourism: Hope or Illusion

Ecotourism: Hope or Illusion

Sustainable tourism brings people to the places it wants to protect. Can this paradox work, or would it be better just to leave nature alone?

 


Energy Efficiency
Waste Not: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Waste Not: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Waste is threathening to choke our planet. But it could help save megawatts of energy, tons of CO2, and valuable resources, if used properly.

 

Emissions Trading
Pay as You Go: The Pros and Cons of Carbon Offsets

Pay as You Go: The Pros and Cons of Carbon Offsets

Carbon offset companies are in the business of “neutralizing” the carbon footprints of consumers, companies, and even rock bands. Requiring only a credit card and a few mouse clicks, clearing your climate conscience has gotten easy. Too easy?

 

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Basic Facts

  • Emissions from aviation have nearly twice the warming effect than carbon dioxide emissions on the ground.
  • Rail travel is on average 3-10 times less CO2 intensive compared to road or air transport.

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