Green Mars

The sequel to Red Mars details an early 22nd-century Mars controlled by Earth’s metanationals, gigantic corporations intent on exploiting Mars. Debate among the settlers–some native-born, some the surviving members of the First Hundred–is divided between the minimalist areoformists, who have come to love Mars in all its harshness, and the…
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The Benefits of “Green” Landscaping

“Green” landscaping around your home beautifies your land and is great for the environment. Even more beneficial to the average homeowner is the fact that green landscaping can also have a significant impact on the green in your wallet.  The EPA estimates that the typical suburban lawn consumes at least…
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Green Mars

Courtesy : harpercollins.com The second novel in Kim Stanley Robinson’s massively successful and lavishly praised Mars trilogy. ‘The ultimate in future history’ Daily MailMars can be plundered – for the benefit of a ravaged Earth. It can be terraformed to suit Man’s needs – frozen lakes form, lichen grows, the…
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Green Landscaping

Going “green” in your yard means a lot more than the color of your lawn. In fact, you may not always want your lawn to look so green! (Hint: It uses a lot of water.) Check out these eco-landscaping ideas to green your yard in healthy, sustainable, environmentally friendly ways. What is…
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What Is a Green Screen and How Does It Work?

Green screens play an important role in videography. Learn what they are and how they work. It’s not always possible to shoot videos and images in interesting locations with unique backgrounds. They could be far away or inaccessible. Or worse, nonexistent, like fantasy or science fiction settings. But, that doesn’t…
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Green Economy

The conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity is the foundation of a sustainable economy. Water, food, shelter and energy are the building blocks upon which life and economic systems are built. The resilience of the global economy is intricately linked to the state of the environment. Business also affects, and needs, biodiversity.…
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Green Cities

Cities are both drivers and hotspots vulnerable to climate change Cities are central to India’s economic growth. By 2030 they will generate 70 percent of net new jobs, and produce more than 70 percent of GDP.‍But 70 percent of cities are already vulnerable to climate change. On one hand, the…
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The global green economy: a review of concepts, definitions, measurement methodologies and their interactions

Abstract Over the past decade, the green economy has emerged as an important policy framework for sustainable development in both developed and developing countries. It presents an attractive framework to deliver more resource efficient, lower carbon, less environmentally damaging, more socially inclusive societies. There are tensions between competing green economy…
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