Many of the nations that are putting their faith in strong de-carbonisation and green growth national plans - such as the Maldives, Costa Rica, Mexico, South Korea, Brazil, the EU and others - now need to make a common cause.

BBC: Copenhagen - the Munich of our times?

The airport is to hold events for residents to find out more details, in Catherine-de-Barnes, Barston, Eastcote, Meriden, Berkswell, Hampton-in-Arden, Marston Green, Bickenhill, Balsall Common, Knowle and Sheldon.

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Located in the De Pijp district, Bicycle Hotel Amsterdam is a casual, green-leaning hotel with basic but comfortable rooms.

BBC: Mini guide to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rio de Janeiro is almost impossibly marvellous, with its curving white beaches and city neighbourhoods studded with green-shrouded mountains, all facing the blue depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

BBC: Living in: Rio de Janeiro

The All England Lawn Tennis Club has been de-stuffed for London 2012 Olympic pink and purple has replaced much of the club's signature green, and players dress in home country colors instead of customary whites.

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The SMART Act, introduced by Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Chris Coons (D-DE), is better because it would create a new temporary visa for STEM graduates without eliminating any other green card categories.

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