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Former Vice President Al Gore outlined a comprehensive approach to solving the climate crisis and challenged America to take bold new steps to secure the nation’s future.

Latest maps from Global Forest Watch are helping governments and industry understand and manage forest resources.

In May 2002 EMBARQ launched a partnership with Mexico City to develop a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor. The BRT system served 70 million passengers in its first year.

EMBARQ initiated its involvement with Istanbul in the summer of 2004, to address the rapid motorization, pollution and congestion problems.

EMBARQ’s support to the cities of Brazil is starting with the set up CTS-Brazil which will facilitate and implement sustainable transport solutions that improve the mobility and quality of life in Brazilian cities.

The show discussed the critical problem water shortages pose for Mexico City, highlighting Ecocreto’s patented permeable concrete as one promising solution. Entrepreneurs Jaime Grau and Nestor de Buen were interviewed about the history of their company and the creation of their innovative product. View the full story here, or see the company’s New Ventures profile here.

Seven New Ventures Entperises will be showcased to international investors at two major European conferences.