The Taipei 101, located in Taiwan, was recognized as the world’s tallest building until it was outdone by an 800 meter skyscraper in Dubai last week. The 500 meter Taipei may have lost the record for height, but it has come up with a new idea. Although Asia is not necessarily known for its eco-friendly construction, SL+A International Asia Inc., Siemens, and EcoTech International Inc. are all working towards making Taipei 101 the highest green structure in the world. Read the full story

The World Bank recently issued grants to further green technology and research in Mexico, Brazil, and beyond. The regional project aims to reduce private vehicle use; create incentives for public and nonmotorized transport; improve transport planning; decrease carbon dioxide-equivalent tons emitted by ground transport; and increase the number of cities that are integrating environment and climate change components in their transportation policies. Read the full story

No one can deny the fact that climate change is occurring quickly, and that we need to move even faster in order to combat it. This is why, according to BBC News, recently police in “Copenhagen say 900 protesters have been detained following a huge climate change rally. The move came after youths threw bricks and smashed windows as more than 30,000 demonstrators marched…” The goal of these protestors was to call the members of the conference to decisive action, as similar rallies around the world have recently done.  Read the full story

One of the many pressing issues discussed at this week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen is rainforest deforestation.  With deforestation responsible for 20% of global carbon emissions, it’s crucial that the issue be discussed at Copenhagen and beyond. Read the full story