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Branson vs. the Bermuda Triangle

October 29th, 2008

Apparently, even Sir Richard Branson is no match for the mighty Triangle.
The billionaire called off his attempt at setting a new trans-Atlantic sailing record on Friday, after being met with nasty weather and 40-foot waves off Bermuda.
From the Globe and Mail story:
In a live interview with CNN, Mr. Branson said the waves “hit us [...]

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Richard Branson developing Caribbean eco-resort

July 3rd, 2008

The ever-innovative Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, is setting his sights on yet another foray into sustainable business - eco-resorts - with twenty exclusive villas as well as a beachfront restaurant on the new “Mosquito Island”, which he says will be the most environmentally-friendly resort in the world.

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2008 Colibri Ecotourism Award by Planeta.com

May 15th, 2008

World Environment Day is June 5, and in celebration Planeta.com presents the seventh annual Colibri Ecotourism Award presented to a leader working in Mexico. Planeta.com will be sharing news about the winner in just a few weeks.

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Virgin Atlantic 747 flies from London Heathrow using biofuel

February 24th, 2008

Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, will today fly one of its Boeing 747 jumbo jets on biofuel from London Heathrow to Amsterdam – becoming the first airline in the world to fly on renewable fuel. Together with partners Boeing, GE Aviation and Imperium Renewables, Virgin Atlantic is helping to pioneer renewable [...]

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