The latest trend in the $900 billion travel industry: tourism that actively supports the environment and economy of a destination, leaving it a better place than before. This biennial conference in New Forest, England, will be abuzz with the United Nations Foundation's efforts to start tracking sustainable tourism next year. We charted a few of our favorite spots.READ»
The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, broke ground this month on a $14-million, 84-unit housing development for seniors and persons with disabilities in Squamish, creating close to 141 direct and indirect jobs.READ»
The host of the 2010 Winter Games is going for green, using its big moment as a chance to catalyze change. All 18 buildings in Vancouver's Olympic Village are being built to LEED Gold and LEED Platinum standards.READ»
