On Friday, the European Commission announced that the EU, which is made
up 27 member countries, is on track to meet its goal of generating 20
percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2020. The Commission
also says the EU will meet its other two goals of increasing energy
efficiency by 20 percent and decreasing emissions by 20 percent of 1990
levels.
The government announced yesterday that the rate of overall traffic fatalities last year in the U.S. reached the lowest level on record in more than 50 years, despite four times as many cars on the road.
Traffic deaths have declined for 15 consecutive quarters -- almost four years. The improvement shows that seat-belt crackdowns, tougher drunken-driving laws and auto safety improvements such as air bags and stability control are paying off.
Taking into account the number of miles traveled, it was the lowest level ever recorded.
Fifty percent of traffic accidents happen at intersections. Gary Lauder
shares a brilliant and cheap idea for helping drivers share the road and move traffic more
smoothly: a new road sign that combines the properties of "Stop" and
"Yield" -- and asks drivers to simply 'Take Turns'.
WATCH the TED Talk below (3:00) -- and bring the ideas back to your community.
Yoga instructors were spared from state regulators in Virginia, thanks to a measure offered by two Northern Virginia lawmakers.
The bill protects yoga training programs from being regulated as "higher education" on the grounds the regulations would add too much cost and interference in a recreational activity that is already governed by consumer protection laws.
It will also exempt Pilates, karate and other such activities from state regulations that would force too many of the instructors out of business.
The five greenest cities in the world aren’t necessarily those with nothing but trees and parks.
Being a green city is all about sustainability and improving your carbon footprint, and these five are putting themselves on the fast track to becoming sustainable-carbon neutral.
Vancouver, Canada has been recognized for trying to make the Winter Olympic games sustainable, but it’s their day-to-day focus that really allows this Canadian city to earn its ranking.
Malmo, Sweden is known for its parks, but also innovates in its sustainable urban spaces.
Curitiba, Brazil features great transit and parks that are trimmed by sheep.
Portland, Oregon focuses upon alternative transit with light-rail and extensive bike path networks