environment
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Green wings
Widerøe is green in both livery and ethos, thanks to its successful carbon offset scheme – just one reason why its customers seem to love the carrier so much.
Sunny outlook
The Mojave desert receives more sunlight than anywhere in the US, and plans for it to become a solar-power hub seem spot on. But some locals are casting a shadow over the proposals.
Asia
How the citizens of Phnom Penh can expect to stay dry next monsoon, plus India's plans to put people in space and Indonesia's ambitions to become a green-transport pioneer.
Europe
Why French bees love city life, Finland's broadband-for-all and we catch a glimpse of the motorcade of Bulgaria's prime minister, Boyko Borisov.
Life on the edge
This remote corner of Russia is a land of fire, ice and earthquakes. But with stunning scenery and vast salmon reserves, a seismic shift in its fortunes could be about to happen.
Business
Why money grows on trees, New Zealand's food moves, Africa's largest wind farm and India's carrier bag ban.
Tasmanian angel
Hobart, Tasmania, is the nearest inhabited landmass to Antarctica, drawing scientists to the frontline of environmental research. Adventurous tourists and food pioneers are also transforming the island’s once bleak fortunes.
Floating a new idea
Once consigned to history, the airship is being reinvented for the eco generation. British firm Hybrid Air Vehicles is creating a cargo airship that is spacious, fast and green.
