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Will carbon emissions defer next ice age?
- 11th January 2012
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Human emissions of carbon dioxide will defer the next Ice Age, say scientists. The last Ice Age ended about 11,500 years ago, and when the next one should begin has not been entirely clear. Researchers used data on the Earth’s orbit and other things to find the historical warm interglacial period that looks most like …
Fresh, Fake or Live: Which Christmas Tree is the Most Earth Friendly?
- 21st December 2011
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By most accounts, the Christmas Tree has been a tradition since the 16th century. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House has been an unbroken tradition for 89 years, that tree is a living Blue Spruce. But the tree inside the White House is not, this year’s 19-foot tall Balsam Fir …
Emerald Knight launches exclusive eco resort investment
- 18th December 2011
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Emerald Knight is offering investors the opportunity to purchase off-plan property with an attractive buy-back scheme from a prestigious eco resort project in Grenada. This is an exclusive investment offering 80 per cent returns after two years. Located in southern Grenada, the carbon neutral development, the first of its kind on the island, has been …
Amazon deforestation falls as laws reformed
- 15th December 2011
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Brazil has revealed that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon region has fallen to its lowest level in some 23 years. The National Institute for Space Research said that 2,400 square miles of rainforest disappeared between August 2010 and July 2011, a drop of 11 per cent from the previous year. The government has …
Green Awards demonstrate the strength of SRI
- 30th November 2011
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Emerald Knight was proud to attend last week’s Green Awards 2011 as a category sponsor at what has become one of the most important annual events in the calendar for any company involved in ethical or environmental projects. With a judging panel consisting of the leading lights in social and environmental responsibility, the winners of …
Milan goes green with vertical forests
- 29th November 2011
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Milan is one of the most polluted cities in Europe, but the city is going green with a stunning new development: the world’s first vertical forest. Bosco Verticale is a 27-storey tower development in central Milan, featuring 900 trees incorporated into the structure, as well as thousands of other flora and fauna. The plants are …
