Articles tagged “green”

Air travel seems to be better for the environment than driving, but it won’t be for long as electric cars becomes more popular and an increasing number of flights continue to emit fumes at high altitudes.

Nobody outside of the EU is fully embracing the emissions scheme and everyone is looking for a way to avoid implementing the rules. Obama will likely bow to industry pressure while promising lighter environmental restrictions.

It’s often overlooked that aviation depletes environmental resources to such an extent that without new ideas like those outlined in the report, the future of aviation would be in doubt.

Unlike most hotels’ rush to out-design one another, the Maritime Hotel focuses on preserving its authentic porthole windows and wood paneling, while keeping operations as eco-friendly as possible.

Responsible tourism is not a trend, but a reality we all have to move towards to make sure tourism and travel lasts for generations to come. Conscious travel is a step in that direction.

Goatscaping is not a new concept, but the cheap eco-friendly landscapers are gaining popularity among airports looking to cut costs while maintaining well-groomed grounds.

The example that stadiums offer is telling: If you combine public financing with strict terms about planning and environmental standards you may very well get an incredibly green development.

The sleek two-wheeled vehicle is Silicon Alley-approved with smartphone integration and a dropout wonk as a founder, but there’s no mention of road safety or how it’d hold up in a crash.

Who thought we'd see the day? The farmers' market is an impressive improvement for the air industry, which is slowly shifting towards offering healthier options for fliers on flights as well.

Keeping track of who said what and why about London's runway shortage is a challenge. Use this handy timeline to get up to speed -- at least until new things develop tomorrow.