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The New York Times enthuses about Destination Madeira

Sunday, 15 August 2010 00:00

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The popular newspaper describes Madeira as a destination fit for the younger generation looking for nature and adventure vacations. Madeira was once popular amongst the older British generation due to their previous influence on the island, but in recent years that market has shifted. The article also comments that Madeira is favored by a spring-like climate throughout the year, spectacular cliff scenery and hundreds of miles of irrigation channels that offer long walks.

 

NY Times Highlights Portugal success in sustainable energy

Tuesday, 10 August 2010 14:55

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Today's (August 11, 2010) New York Time lauds Portugal's dramatic investment and success in sustainable energy across the board. The article says:

Five years ago, the leaders of this sun-scorched, wind-swept nation made a bet: To reduce Portugal's dependence on imported fossil fuels, they embarked on an array of ambitious renewable energy projects ‹ primarily harnessing the country¹s wind and hydropower, but also its sunlight and ocean waves. Beyond Fossil Fuels. Today, Lisbon's trendy bars, Porto's factories and the Algarve's glamorous resorts are powered substantially by clean energy. Nearly 45 percent of the electricity in Portugal's grid will come from renewable sources this year, up from 17 percent just five years ago.