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Renewables in the Kingdom of Bhutan: Supporting the Pursuit of Happiness

The Kingdom of Bhutan is the world’s only carbon negative country. Forests cover 70 per cent of its land which sequesters more carbon than the entire nation emits. There are no traffic lights, and the country is well known for identifying Gross National Happiness (GNH) as being more important than Gross National Product (GNH). Bhutan … Continue reading Renewables in the Kingdom of Bhutan: Supporting the Pursuit of Happiness

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Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal

In a deal announced today, Japanese automaker Nissan will supply electric vehicles for Bhutan’s government and taxi fleets. The Himalayan kingdom said the move is part of an effort to curb fossil fuel emissions, and hinted other manufacturers may also sell electric cars there in the future. Today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO … Continue reading Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal

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