Español | English August 19, 2014 was not only important for those who celebrated their birthday. It also marked a milestone for the planet, or rather a sad day. It marks the date when humanity had already consumed the entire planet’s natural annual budget or in other technical words, when humanity’s ecological footprint exceeds the ability of the Earth to replenish those … [Read more...] about Lunar Energy: A romantic way to offset the Earth Overshoot Day?
Emerging Personalities An interview with Sharon Christie
Español | English Sharon Christie has been a member of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) since 2010. In 2012, she took up the position of the Chair of the Revitalisation of Bridgetown Initiative (TRBI), a public-private partnership that aims to transform Bridetown into a 24-hour hub of social and commercial activity. There she oversees the Bridgetown Alive … [Read more...] about Emerging Personalities An interview with Sharon Christie
Energy Efficiency: 3 Ways LAC Cities can reach 2030 Goals
Español | English By 2030, the International Energy Agency projects that Latin America and the Caribbean will experience a 50-54% growth in energy consumption. Such consumption growth has the potential to put extreme stress on cities. In order to meet the energy needs of the region, governments will have to coordinate and invest in policies that support energy efficiency. … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency: 3 Ways LAC Cities can reach 2030 Goals
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Facing the Challenges of Urban Growth
“There is a place where the sidewalk ends…and the dark street winds and bends; Past the pits where asphalt flowers grow…We’ll go where the chalk-white arrows grow,” wrote the late Shell Silverstein, a prolific poet and author whose kid-tailored poems inspired giggles galore in child readers unaware of the profundity of much of his writing. Whether “Where the Sidewalk Ends” was … [Read more...] about Where the Sidewalk Ends: Facing the Challenges of Urban Growth
2 Ways Renewable Energy Can Help Emerging Cities
Español | English Latin America and the Caribbean exploits more renewable energy than any other region in the world. According to Renewables 2014 Global Status Report, three of the top five countries that invest in renewables as a percentage of their GDP are in Latin America: Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. Foto: Flickr Ciudades Emergentes However, many of the … [Read more...] about 2 Ways Renewable Energy Can Help Emerging Cities