The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the air will be filled with less carbon dioxide this year because of reduced air flights caused by the economic slowdown. Global aviation emissions will drop 6.5% to 623 million tons of carbon dioxide.
Airlines, executive jets, and airforces around the world are expected to reduce their annual contribution to emissions this year by 43 million tons. Last year global airline emissions registered 671 million tons, and this figure fell from the 666 million tons the previous year as carriers began reducing operations due to falling demand. About 12 million tons of emission reductions are due to the introduction of better efficiencies such as shorter routes and newer, more fuel efficient aircraft. IATA chief economist said “Airlines are continuing to take delivery of new fuel efficient aircraft and take older less efficient aircraft out of the fleet, despite the recession and credit crunch.”
As part of the Sutu Palace, the Bucharest History Museum is a precise and complete picture of the past for Bucharest. From the time of being just a fortress till date when the city stands as the proud capital of Romania, each piece of information is stored together with pictures and illustrations. The eventful history of Bucharest has been preserved in the most exciting manner at the museum. ...
Much of the palace is closed, however, tourists can stroll the grounds of the palace where the once magnificent Edo Castle stood. The palace houses the royal family and the foundations of the castle are open to public viewing. Edo Castle became in effect the ruling seat of the Shogun in the early 1600s. Nearly 300 years later when the Shogunate fell and imperial rule was restored the royal family ...
The Sapumal Foundation houses the studio and art materials of the late Harry Pieris who was one of Sri Lanka’s renowned artists. Paintings of other local artists are also on display here. 32/4 Barnes Place, Colombo 7. Phone: 0094112 695731. ...
Located north of Jakarta in the Java Sea, these stunning Kepulauan Seribu are easily accessible by speed boat from the Ancol marina. These 300 or so islands offer to an escape from the hustle and bustle of a metropolitan city. ...