Google Maps will start directing drivers to routes it calculates to be the most eco-friendly based on a list of factors. The search engine said it will highlight journeys that generate the lowest carbon footprint using mainly traffic data and…
With mounting pressure to reduce emissions and turn to carbon-neutral solutions, new mobility services have emerged mostly in metropolitan areas, founding on the principles of sustainability, digitalization and sharing. The new mobility market creates countless alternatives to the private fossil…
How many people are dying from unhealthy environments? The World Health Organization says 12.6 million people died due to environmental causes in 2012 Pollution has enormous human costs. Particulate matter in the air we breathe, organic pollutants and heavy metals…
Vienna’s Museum of Ethnology reopens today (25 October) as the Weltmuseum Wien (World Museum Vienna) after a three-year refurbishment. The 4,000 sq. m museum in the former Hofburg Imperial Palace has been reorganised into 14 galleries telling the history of…
Brazil’s natural assets are legendary. The country is home to the largest rain forest biome in the world, the Amazon, containing by far the largest portion of remaining rain forest. The legal Amazon covers 60 percent of the Brazilian territory,…
When we speak about conserving nature, we are really talking about taking care of our future, because nature provides essential resources for our survival and enjoyment. We asked an international group of scientists working on different environmental issues worldwide to…
Hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year due to man-made structures and human activities. Our actions can benefit and protect birds and bird habitat. Prevent Home Window Collisions Prevent birds from colliding with your windows by making them…
The world's highest mountain Mount Everest is 0.86m higher than had been previously officially calculated, Nepal and China have jointly announced. Until now the countries differed over whether to add the snow cap on top. The new height is 8,848.86m…
Trees have a remarkable range of traits that can help reduce urban air pollution, and cities around the world are looking to harness them. In January 2019, the mayor of London announced that 7,000 trees would be planted before the…
As the country re-opens after months of lockdowns, consumers and restaurants have become more dependent on single-use plastic bags, containers and utensils due to health concerns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Before the start of the outbreak, cities and states…