(CNN) — There is a small chance that your next flight will be powered, at least in part, by used cooking oils or agricultural waste. These are among the ingredients of SAF — Sustainable Aviation Fuel — a new type of jet fuel that promises to curb carbon emissions by 80% on average, according to
A series of surveys administered by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have revealed that, in the English-speaking Caribbean, the estimated prevalence of severe food insecurity has increased by 72% since the onset of the pandemic and by 44% as compared to one year ago. In April
Los Angeles has long been looked down on by its East Coast counterparts, but now that the rest of world has caught up with California’s green juice and wellness obsession, the city is having something of a moment. No longer deemed a cultural wasteland, LA is bursting with new art galleries and museums, a flourishing
Plants are naturally “solar powered,” but there is a carbon footprint associated with growing them as a crop. The fuel used to power tractors and other equipment is part of that footprint, but the largest component on the order of 36% is associated with the natural gas used to make synthetic nitrogen fertilizers. Between conflict-driven
Luxury Explorers has properties like Villa Botanica in the exclusive Emirates Hills, often referred to as the “Beverly Hills” of the UAE. Luxury Explorers’ Collection DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In the Middle East, a new breed of high-end vacation rental firms are scrambling to meet the needs of today’s traveler — who has very different
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The world’s biggest Starbucks opened this spring in Tokyo, Japan. At 32,000 square feet, it’s bigger than the previous largest, the Shanghai Reserve Roastery. The four-story building overlooks the Meguro River and was partly designed by Olympic Stadium architect Kengo Kuma. On the menu are Espresso Martinis, Cold Brews, cream sodas and whiskeys. For more,
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I started Fresh Take to keep sustainability at the forefront of the conversation every week, not just when the newsletter falls on Earth Day. That said, I’ve put together a particularly climate-focused edition for you today. A lot of climate reporting can be tough to digest.
Croatia offers more than 1,100 miles of meandering mainland coast backed by rugged limestone mountains, along with hundreds of scattered islands and islets, of which 47 are inhabited. It is also dotted with historic and beautifully preserved harbour towns, relics of the four centuries between 1420 and 1797 when it was occupied by the Venetians. This
Want to brush up on your biodynamics? Get the dirt on your dirt? Here’s a short reading list for Earth Month, with a focus on wines cultivated with care. Some are old, some new, but all are timeless in their themes of environmental stewardship Southern France biodynamic champion and winemaker Gérard Bertrand launches a new
JSX SpaceX signed its first deal to add Starlink satellite internet to an air carrier’s fleet of planes with semi-private charter JSX, as Elon Musk’s company moves into the in-flight Wi-Fi market. CEO Alex Wilcox told CNBC on Thursday that the agreement with SpaceX covers service on up to 100 airplanes. JSX has 77 30-seat
It’s time to give away my best trick as a hotel guest: I never – unless it can’t be helped – stay in hotels on Friday and Saturday nights. That’s because I have long been an advocate of Sunday night stays, but then I’m lucky: as a hotel critic I’m aware of the advantages
Seriously? I grew up going to the Lower East Side of New York with my parents every Sunday for most of my childhood. It was Katz’s for a sandwich. Henri’s – just a couple of doors away for kosher deli and deli salads to bring home; occasionally Rappaport’s or Ratner’s for an all dairy meat-free
How quickly we forget. Not so long ago, at the start of the year, we were wondering if it was too risky to take a punt on Spain for a summer holiday. Now friends are returning from Florida and Nevis with suntans and talking about imminent trips to Mexico, the Seychelles, even Australia. So with
It’s easy being green, say these producers of sustainable and other earth-friendly wines. While April is devoted to all things earth friendly, the 22nd day of the month is designated as Earth Day, a global celebration of sustainability and planet consciousness. What better day to pop open a bottle of bubbly from a producer that’s
Kevin Costner knows a good story when he hears one. That’s why he said he was intrigued when he heard about an app designed to alert travelers of notable, yet often unnoticed, places of interest along their journeys. “I’m the guy that driving around America … when you see those bronze markers along the
Firenze, the cradle of the Renaissance, is one of Europe’s great art cities. With frescoes by Giotto and Ghirlandaio, canvases by Botticelli and Bronzino, and sculptures by Michelangelo and Giambologna, there is so much exquisite art and architecture within its ancient walls that it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But, there is more to handsome Florence
Since 2004, the Environmental Working Group has published its annual “Dirty Dozen List” which purports to be a “shopper’s guide” about which produce items consumers should buy as “Organic” to avoid pesticide residues. They base this list on a scientifically unsupportable interpretation of a valuable and transparent public database, which actually documents the excellent safety
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a new CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In April, we’re setting course for the diverse world of cruises. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration or insider knowledge, Monthly Ticket will take you there. (CNN) — After two years of