We can dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of our responsibilities.
Green energy stocks: Investing in the future
It is all very well and good hoping that governments rapidly invest in renewable sources of energy, such as solar, wind and hydro-energy, to cut oil dependency and reduce the amount of carbon emitted in to the atmosphere, but individuals and companies can do their part as well when it comes to preserving the planet... and make money as well.
That sinking feeling
Rising sea levels and subsiding land threaten the City of Light’s very existence. Can an ambitious engineering plan provide a solution or is Venice doomed to watery grave?
Race for the prize
The Olympic Games are a serious business. EU Infrastructure talks with the Olympic Delivery Authority’s John Armitt about London’s run to the 2012 finish line.
The Atkins diet
EU Infrastructure Editor Huw Thomas meets Atkins Global CEO Keith Clarke, and hears that the construction industry needs to embrace low carbon now if it is to remain fit for the future.
Green Logistics
A country's motorways and trucking services are often its lifeblood transporting foods, information, energy and people nationwide in order to meet the requirements of consumers. However, the price is higher than just fuel costs and service rates. Between 1997 and 2006, haulage emissions rose by a massive 43 percent, equating to 1 million tonnes from HGVs and 6 million tonnes from vans. As such, more and more is being done to create green logistics and cut down on the CO2 output of a country's most vital resource.