Singapore is Asia's greenest city according to a study commissioned by Siemens and performed by the independent Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Asian Green City Index analyses the environmental sustainability of 22 major cities in Asia. Singapore is the only city that … [Read more...] about Singapore is Asia’s greenest city
China vs global air pollution
Canadian researchers Aaron van Donkelaar and Randall Martin at Dalhousie University have created a map which shows the air pollution around the world... Published via NASA, the map takes into account the density of fine particulate matter - particles that are 2.5 micrometers or … [Read more...] about China vs global air pollution
Dhaka’s polluted Buriganga River
The polluted Buriganga River in Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh which is often rated as one of the world's worst cities to live in... My heart wrenched when I watched the kids swimming in the river like a fun-filled swimming pool; it's saddening, yet reminded me of how … [Read more...] about Dhaka’s polluted Buriganga River
General roundup (February 1, 2009)
Some general news and info from various sources… Australia - Rafael Nadal won first Australian Open crown, defeating Roger Federer [ATP] China - Birth defects soar due to environmental pollution; a baby is born with physical defects every 30 secs in China … [Read more...] about General roundup (February 1, 2009)
Panda parade in France
WWF-France, in celebration of its 35th anniversary, is running a campaign to raise awareness for natural environment preservation by parading 1,600 paper made panda models across the country. The parade started in July 2008 at Paris City Hall; followed by a few other locations … [Read more...] about Panda parade in France
Tokyo Film Festival 2008 opens with eco-theme
The 21st Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off Saturday (Oct 18) with Japanese prime minister Taro Aso among the ~300 guests that graced the opening event at Roppongi Hills [via Japantoday] The theme of TIFF 2008 is "Ecology = Preservation of Earth’s Environment", … [Read more...] about Tokyo Film Festival 2008 opens with eco-theme
Eat kangaroo, save the planet
Dr Ross Garnaut, a professor of economics at the Australian National University, has urged Australians to ditch beef and lamb for kangaroo steaks to help save the planet in his recent climate study commissioned by the Australian government. Image by Shoreline, who said the … [Read more...] about Eat kangaroo, save the planet
Portugal launched world’s first wave farm
Portugal has officially launched the world's first commercial wave power project on September 23. The Agucadoura Wave Park, developed by Scottish firm Pelamis, was supposed to launch in 2007 but was delayed by an underwater connection issue. The first phase of the project cost … [Read more...] about Portugal launched world’s first wave farm