Flights Grounded In Beijing Because Of Extreme Smog, Chinese Officials Admit It’s Not Fog

A breath of fresh air is hard to come by these days in Beijing and that fact was further realized this past weekend when Chinese officials were forced to shut down Beijing International airport because of a blinding ... continue

Report finds ecological collapse and economic collapse go hand-in-hand

There was a "belief" that as a result of the global financial crisis we would see a drastic cut in carbon emissions. I say "belief" because a new report out shows that instead of there being a ... continue

London Ditches Its Promise for a Green Olympics

When London was seeking the 2012 Olympics, they offered up a plan that would ensure an environmentally friendly world event. London promised to balance carbon emissions from the games with clean energy investments around the world. But man was ... continue

So, upside? Global financial ruin appears to have cut CO2 emissions for a bit

This particular study is interesting, if not just for the various ways it has been spun depending on which source you consult. While some outlets point to a 2008-2009 dip, others highlight the "record levels" carbon emissions are ... continue

The case for city living gets better

In both the environmental circles and city planning circles the idea of doing everything possible to increase the livability of city, and primarily the city core, has become a major discussion point. A ... continue