Category: Travel
Future of Urban Consumption in a Climate Change controlled World
C40 is delighted to publish this pioneering piece of thought leadership, The Future of Urban Consumption in a 1.5°C World. The report demonstrates that mayors have an even bigger role and opportunity to help avert climate emergency than previously thought. But to grasp that… Continue Reading “Future of Urban Consumption in a Climate Change controlled World”
Nederland is het Meest Vervuilde Land van Europa
Het kabinet in Den Haag zegt dat het zich op milieugebied niet meer dan andere Europese landen wil inspannen. Uit een gepubliceerde analyse van natuur en milieu in 2012, blijkt dat de Nederlandse lucht-, water- en bodem kwaliteit de meest vervuilde zijn van Europa.… Continue Reading “Nederland is het Meest Vervuilde Land van Europa”
The Viking Sun-Stone Navigation Crystals
Sun-stones have been described in Viking tales from the 13th–14th century AD, used as a navigation tool for transatlantic crossings to the new lands of Greenland and Iceland, and possibly even North America, as confirmed by the discovery of the archaeological site of l’Anse… Continue Reading “The Viking Sun-Stone Navigation Crystals”
Kenya drought kills most Wildlife in protected National Parks
NAIROBI, Kenya: Hundreds of elephants and endangered Grevy’s zebras have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during the ongoing drought in 2022. A recently released report noted that East Africa is enduring its worst drought in decades. The Kenya Wildlife Service and other agencies have… Continue Reading “Kenya drought kills most Wildlife in protected National Parks”
Spirits and Danger on a Sacred Mount Shasta in California
Mount Shasta, located near the Oregon border in northern California, holds the distinction of being one of the world’s preeminent sacred mountains. It is recognized as an eligible Native American cultural and cosmological property on the National Register of Historic Places. Artifacts found in… Continue Reading “Spirits and Danger on a Sacred Mount Shasta in California”
The Galaxy Ghost Ship in Thailand
For years, the Galaxy Ghost Ship has been parked in an inlet on Koh Chang. It was built with the intention of being a floating hotel, but it is now closed and abandoned. The Galaxy was a genuine ship that had a leak and… Continue Reading “The Galaxy Ghost Ship in Thailand”
Libya floods wipe out 25% of Tripoli, 10.000 feared missing
At least 10,000 people were feared missing in Libya on Tuesday in floods caused by a huge storm that burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much as a quarter of the eastern city of Derna, Reuters reports. More than 1,000 bodies… Continue Reading “Libya floods wipe out 25% of Tripoli, 10.000 feared missing”
Climate change causing Wildfires and Smoke near City Landscapes?
s Earth’s climate continues to change from heat-trapping gases spewed into the air, ever fewer people are out of reach from the billowing and deadly fingers of wildfire smoke, scientists say. Already wildfires are consuming three times more of the USA and Canada each… Continue Reading “Climate change causing Wildfires and Smoke near City Landscapes?”
Tech Breakthrough makes $2.5 Trillion Hydrogen Boom Commercially Possible
The U.S. government has announced a proposed $7 billion (for starters) on desperately needed breakthroughs in clean hydrogen production. The Department of Energy’s (DoE) biggest bet is on nuclear power plants, which they are hoping to convert into North America’s premier clean hydrogen producers.… Continue Reading “Tech Breakthrough makes $2.5 Trillion Hydrogen Boom Commercially Possible”
Blackrock and Fidelity are leading the $130 Trillion CO2 Mega-Trend
Today, big money is fleeing anything that’s not sustainable anymore. This isn’t just a mega-trend. It’s a movement in Big Money, and it’s the most profound redistribution of investment that the world’s biggest asset and wealth managers have recently seen. By 2022, Price Waterhouse… Continue Reading “Blackrock and Fidelity are leading the $130 Trillion CO2 Mega-Trend”
Panama Canal must block Shipping Traffic due to falling Water Levels
A severe drought has resulted in maritime traffic problems at one of the busiest and most famous seafaring transport arteries in the world – the Panama Canal. A drought-induced drop in water levels at the Panama Canal has led to an increase in delays… Continue Reading “Panama Canal must block Shipping Traffic due to falling Water Levels”
Wildfires destroys popular Tourist Town in Hawaii
The wildfires in Hawaii broke out due to dry and hot weather and are exacerbated by strong winds brought by Hurricane Dora. Some fires cover an area of 400 hectares (over 1.5 square mile). The fire destroyed several settlements, including the popular tourist town… Continue Reading “Wildfires destroys popular Tourist Town in Hawaii”
The Shinmonzen, the pocket of heaven in Kyoto, Japan
If you’re not familiar, Kyoto is considered Japan’s cultural capital. Famous for its temples, tea houses and shrines, the city has a gentler pace to other major cities, and the Shinmonzen embodies this. The word luxury can be thrown around a lot, but truly… Continue Reading “The Shinmonzen, the pocket of heaven in Kyoto, Japan”
Crickey Amigu di Natura 