By Making It on 16 February, 2012
The Legatum Prosperity Index provides the world’s only global assessment of national prosperity based on both wealth and well-being
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By Making It on 26 August, 2011
Governments are re-evaluating their nuclear plans, but are their fears misplaced? Chris Goodall and José Etcheverry are both environmentalists, but are divided on nukes
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By Making It on 2 June, 2010
Copenhagen, Denmark: Having set a target of zero carbon emissions by 2025, the city could meet 50% of its heating needs by using its geothermal resources.
Larderello, Italy: Boasts the very first geothermal power plant, which opened at the beginning of the 20th century.
Reykjavik, Iceland: Abundant geothermal resources provide heat for approximately 87% of Iceland’s buildings.
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