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Water is worth it!

June 24, 2012June 24, 2012 by elen

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This year, EPA, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, is celebrating its 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act with the slogan "Water is worth it" and is inviting you to this exciting journey! People around the globe are able to participate in the conversation about clean water with activities,…

Vermont opened the way to ban fracking!

May 18, 2012May 18, 2012 by elen

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Fracking, formally known as hydraulic fracturing, is the technique where water, sand and chemicals are injected under high pressure deep into the earth, to crack the shale rock; releasing in that way petroleum and natural gas. What's new in this field? Just yesterday, Vermont's governor has signed a bill making…

Europe’s largest waterfront development takes place in…

April 16, 2012April 16, 2012 by elen

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Cardiff, Wales! To be more accurate, Cardiff Bay, the once world’s biggest coal port, is regarded today as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom. Let’s explore the story behind it. (more…)

Rubbish in the Abyss!

March 31, 2012 by elen

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Last Thursday, we embraced Europe’s third cargo vehicle docking with the International Space Station (ISS)! The ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-3) was successfully attached to the ISS to provide supplies both to the crew and the station. It is scheduled to stay docked for a 5-month period; afterwards it will…

World’s largest offshore windfarm based in the UK!

February 15, 2012 by elen

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Last Thursday, Britain’s new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey opened the world’s biggest offshore wind farm in the Cumbrian coast of the UK. He strongly stated: “Britain has a lot to be proud of in our growing offshore wind sector. Our island's tremendous natural resource, our research base…

Ice Skating: A trace on ice…a footprint in the environment!

January 30, 2012January 31, 2012 by elen

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Last week, we enjoyed the ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2012 in Sheffield, UK. I’m actually a huge fan of this sport, although I lost the chance to watch closely and warmly support my favorite skater; for the 7th time European Champion Evgeni Plushenko! However, having searched almost everything in…

New Year…hopefully greener

January 25, 2012January 26, 2012 by elen

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January is already coming to its end, but it’s not late to wish you a Happy New Year. Let’s not forget the Chinese New Year just began a couple of days ago! Hopefully the year 2012 will exceed the previous one in every possible way achieved by eco-friendly means! But...what happened…

Christmas VersuS Energy Consumption

December 19, 2011 by elen

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We are only few days away from Christmas holidays…and all of us have strolled around our city roads, watching the lights bringing out the Christmas spirit year after year. Some of us may have also read articles about the most beautiful Christmas decorated cities or about the tallest Christmas tree ever…

Canada’s Withdrawal from Kyoto Protocol

December 14, 2011December 14, 2011 by elen

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This week the Canadian Environment Minister announced the country’s withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol. There has been a great deal of criticism on this decision; with many analysts pointing out it was quite expected. For sure, Canada became the first nation, out of 191, to ditch the accord. But, let’s…

Making Green Buildings: A great opportunity from Stanford University, free and online!

December 7, 2011December 14, 2011 by elen

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How would you feel if you‘d know that you have the chance, from your home’s convenience and no matter where you are located, to take classes in one of the world’s most prestigious universities? Either you are an undergraduate, postgraduate student, educator, or even self-employed being able to “consume” your…

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