Sustainability
Interview: CEO Rodi Basso on what to expect from E1 World Championship in Monaco
This weekend, the first-ever UIM E1 World Championship will unfold in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Monaco, showcasing the world’s first high-performance electric powerboats, the RaceBirds. Rodi Basso tells us more about what we can expect from this exciting new race.
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Will Smith joins ocean cause, announces new Westbrook Racing team for UIM E1 World Championship
Hollywood actor, musician and film producer Will Smith has launched a new team in the UIM E1 World Championship – the world’s first all-electric raceboat Championship. Westbrook Racing, named...
France ramps up offshore wind power initiatives in push for carbon neutrality by 2050
Two new 250MW floating wind farms that would be based in the Mediterranean - a first for the region - were among the new measures announced on 2nd May.
Écophyto 2030: France aims to reduce pesticide use by 50% before the end of the decade
Under the new Écophyto 2030 action plan, the French government will be investing €250 million in 2024 alone into the search for alternatives to traditional pesticides.
Greenwashing: EU cracks down on airlines’ misleading policies
20 airlines stand accused of greenwashing. They have been given 30 days to bring their practices into line with current EU consumer law or verify their eco-friendly claims.
Monaco revives free ashtray campaign to reduce cigarette butt pollution
Previously a summer-only scheme, Monaco is relaunching its free portable ashtray initiative in a bid to eliminate cigarette butt pollution from its streets and beaches.
Monaco Explorations prepares for Greek Odyssey mission
After the success of its Indian Ocean Mission in 2022, Monaco Explorations has pivoted its focus to a place much closer to home: the Mediterranean Sea.
