Lighthouse Eco

Striving for a sustainable Lifestyle

Year: 2021

Hawaii’s Big Island Is Burning With its Biggest Wildfire Ever

Firefighters have gained more control over a Hawaii wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend and destroyed at least two homes on the Big Island

What to Watch on Waterbear This Week

Waterber Network is a free online film-streaming service, which has partnered with more than 80 charities and NGOs around the world — will shine a spotlight on the most critical issues facing the planet today.

Beyond Meat CEO backs Meat Tax, expands Pizza Hut partnership

The founder of the world’s biggest plant-based meat company has suggested that a tax on meat could help tackle some of the problems from growing meat consumption.

Police clear climate activists from heart of Zurich financial district

Zurich police led away singing and chanting activists who had taken up positions at the entrances to Credit Suisse and UBS in the Paradeplatz square in the Swiss financial hub after they refused to disperse.

Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano spews ash, hot clouds

 A rumbling volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Wednesday shot billowing columns of ash and hot clouds down its slopes

Queen secretly lobbied Scottish ministers for climate law exemption

The Queen’s lawyers secretly lobbied Scottish ministers to change a draft law to exempt her private land from a major initiative to cut carbon emissions, documents reveal.

Mercedes-Benz to go all-electric by 2030

Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler plans to invest more than 40 billion euros ($47 billion) by 2030 to be ready to take on Tesla in an all-electric car market, but warned the shift in technology would lead to job cuts

As Drought cuts Hay Crop, Cattle Ranchers face Culling Herds

With his cattle ranch threatened by a deepening drought, Jim Stanko isn’t cheered by the coming storm signaled by the sound of thunder.

Italy Bans Cruise Liners from Venice, after Years of Hesitation

Italy on Tuesday banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage, moving to end years of hesitation and putting the demands of residents and culture bodies above those of the tourist industry.

Alex Lynn seals emotional maiden Formula E win in frenetic Round 13 on home soil in London

Alex Lynn sealed an emotional maiden ABB FIA Formula E World Championship race win on home soil in a dramatic Heineken® London E-Prix Round 13 to the absolute delight of the  Mahindra Racing crew.

Extreme Weather Renews Focus on Climate Change as Scientists Update Forecasts

As scientists gather online to finalize a long-awaited update on global climate research, recent extreme weather events across the globe highlight the need for more research on how it will play out, especially locally.

Once its strength, water now threatens Germany

July’s floods are set to be Germany’s costliest ever, according to the German Insurance Association, which estimated claims alone at up to 5 billion euros.