2 trillion tonnes of ice gone since 2003

Arctic ice loss concern scientists. In findings being presented at this week’s American Geophysical Union conference in San Francisco, California, USA the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) showed that since 2003 alone, over two trillion tons of land ice has melted in Greenland, Antarctica and Alaska as a result of global warming. More than half of this loss occurred in Greenland, based on measurements of ice weight by a NASA satellite.
 
Our sincere thanks, scientists at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for your study that so clearly points to the urgency of climate change. Let us all strive to ensure a balanced ecosphere for our own and future generations.

Bicyclists in US, Europe, and Canada getting long-distance routes

Coast-to-coast bicycle route network planned in US. A collaboration among the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), state and federal agencies, the Adventure Cycling Association and other bicycle enthusiasts has resulted in the contours of the National Corridor Plan, a 50,000-mile nationwide bicycle path system. The path is designed to connect existing byways, cities and off-road trails. Adventure Cycling Association Executive Director Jim Sayer said, “It's a great opportunity for the US to establish what could be the largest bicycle route network in the world.” A green thank you, all participants for this new National Corridor Plan. May many cyclists soon enjoy the natural wonders of extended green travel.
 
The first new energy vehicle free of professional recharging station market in the world

China launches landmark plug-in hybrid car. On Monday, China's automaker BYD began selling the world's first mass-produced, plug-in hybrid car. The F3DM, which costs approximately US$22,000, can travel up to 100 kilometers solely on electricity and then shifts to the gasoline-powered engine. Using a standard electric outlet, the battery can be fully recharged in 9 hours, or within an hour at BYD charging stations. BYD plans to bring the F3DM to the United States by 2010. Kudos BYD and China for the successful launch of the green F3DM! We look forward to seeing many more eco-friendly vehicles such as these on the roads worldwide. 
 
Emirates makes history, completes longest green flight

Emirates Airline makes aviation history with eco-friendly flight. On Monday, the Emirates airline company completed the world’s longest green flight, going from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco, California, USA. The flight was made in a Boeing 777-200LR, designed with highly efficient engines, with fuel conserved via a new flight path over Canadian and Russian airspace and other environment-saving gestures such as recycling onboard materials. This inaugural journey saved over 45 minutes of travel time, 7,500 liters of fuel, and 13,600 kilograms of carbon emissions. With several such green flights to San Francisco now scheduled weekly, the airline plans to expand to its entire fleet soon. Bravo, Emirates Airline and Group, for inspiring the aviation world toward a more eco-friendly future! Best wishes of success in your endeavors toward greener sky travels.