With oil prices rising towards the historic benchmark of 100 dollars a barrel, fears of economic crisis are growing. Surprisingly, this might be exactly what we need to save the Earth's climate.
Most of the world’s energy use and carbon emissions come from cities. By improving efficiency, transportation, and urban planning, the world’s biggest cities could turn from polluters into a vital part of the solution to climate change - and better places to live.
What is the most important source of greenhouse gas emissions - transportation or industry? Neither. Surprisingly, buildings are responsible for the biggest share. The good news: no other sector offers a cheaper ways to cut emissions and save energy.
Buildings are the most important source of greenhouse gas emissions. But architects and engineers around the world are developing radical solutions to cut emissions and employ sustainable materials.
With record-high oil prices and warnings about the onset of climate change, governments and consumers are on the lookout for ways to reduce oil consumption and carbon emissions. Enter hybrids.
