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While many in the world are still throwing their soda cans out of the car window, the Scandinavians are leading the green movement globally. According to a Green Global Economy Index report published in 2014, four of the top ten greenest cities are located in Scandinavia.

Cities were judged by their leadership on climate change, transportation, green investments and environmental capital. Part of the in-depth inspection of 60 countries and 70 cities includes analysis of how these nations and cities are developing more environmentally-friendly economies. The goal, of course, is to provide cities, countries, leaders and investors with information on how their green efforts stack up in relation to others, and what they might do to improve upon existing policies and planning.

1. Copenhagen, Denmark

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According to the Green Global Economy Index, the world’s greenest city is Copenhagen. The city’s municipal policy is to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% before the end of 2015. Copenhagen already has large-scale public transportation and is bicycle-friendly, but that’s not enough. Even architects have jumped on the green bandwagon, planning and installing green roofs, efficient waste management systems and rainwater recycling systems.

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2. Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam’s small size, accessibility and bike parking make it easier to get around on two wheels than four, which limits a good chunk of the city’s emissions. A whopping one million-plus bicycles populate the 1.5 million-person city, which does cause bicycle congestion. But that doesn’t deter city planners from continuing research on green initiatives, like becoming the first “smart” city. The plan will help Amsterdam manage energy consumption and reduce pollution.

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3. Stockholm, Sweden

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Stockholm was the first European city to win the European Green Capital Award in 2010 because of its innovation and connection to the environment. Since 1990, the city has reduced its carbon emissions by 25% and plans to be fossil fuel free by 2050.

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4. Vancouver, Canada

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Vancouver has some of the highest housing costs in North America, but they give you access to one of the most energy efficient cities on the planet, with 93% of the electricity used in the city generated from sustainable resources. Vancouver plans to take Copenhagen’s spot on this list by 2020 with an ambitious plan that increases green spaces and reduces waste.

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5. London, England

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While London might be known for being foggy, soon that will have less to do with thickets of smog-emitting smokestacks and more with Mother Nature. The city is trying to clean up its industrialized image by adding “pocket parks” in small inner-city areas and building rooftop gardens. London is also bicycle-friendly and provides convenient public transportation.

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Buffet de ginginha no Camões

Na Estrela

Avª  da  Liberdade  em frente do Tivoli

Em  S. Paulo

The Swedes tend to hide their jets in cool little jetcaves

In a word: Awesome.

. The 9th of July Avenue (Buenos Aires)

Size comparison: Titanic vs Modern Day “Allure of the Seas” Cruise Ship

Last year in September Alexander Surin, a thief in law, was detained on suspicion of drug traffic. His property was exempted in all Europe. It turned out that he had a huge collection of supercars such as Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce Phantom and many others. All his collection is priced at approximately 6 million US dollars.

Interestingly enough that the cars were located in various parts of Europe and in many of them some cash was hidden  – all in all –  in amount of 1,1 million USD. Not bad!

Total list of his supercars:
Bugatti Veyron (x2): $1 680 000 ($3 360 000)
Enzo Ferrari (x2): $613 000 ($1 226 000)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé: $491 000
Rolls-Royce Phantom: $421 500
Ferrari 599 GTB: $318 000
Ferrari California: $220 000
Porsche 911 GT3: $125 000

ews by Alois Arnegger

ews by Alois Arnegger

The Austrian artist Alois Arnegger (1879-1967) painted typical Mediterranean landscapes of Italy, which show the existence of stone pine trees.

O austríaco Alois Arnegger (1879-1967) pintou paisagens mediterrânicas típicas da Itália, onde se nota a presença de pinheiros mansos.

Alois Arnegger (1879-1967)-‘at azure coast’

Alois Arnegger (1879-1967)-‘at azure coast farmer with donkey before village’

Alois Arnegger (1879-1967)-‘coastal landscape’

Alois Arnegger (1879-1967)-‘lake view’

Alois Arnegger (1879-1967)-‘Riviera’

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Ukraine by Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy

The Ukrainian artist Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903) painted motifs related to his country and to Russia.

O ucraniano Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903) pintou motivos relacionados com o seu país e com a Rússia.

Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903)-‘Pentecost’-1884

Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903)-‘morning’

Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903)-‘it is noon’

Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903)-‘little Russian landscape’

Peter Alexandrovich Sukhodolskiy (1835-1903)-‘in winter village’

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Wintry weather

The wintry weather with large layers of snow is confined to cold regions closer to Polar zones.

O tempo invernoso com grandes camadas de neve está confinado às regiões frias mais próximas das zonas polares.

Cornelius David Krieghoff (1815-1872)-‘village scene in winter’-1850

Gavril Pavlovich Kondratenko (1854-1924)-‘winter at the Threshold’-1883

Louis-Rémy Mignot (1831-1870)-‘hunters in a winter landscape’-1856

Ivan Ivanovich Shishkin (1832-1898)-‘winter in a forest (Rime)’-1877

Ivan Augustovich Welz (1866-1926)-‘Ukrainian night. Winter’-1898

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Royal Palaces (Castles) of France

Some French monarchs and powerful nobles built numerous palaces, some of which have disappeared.

Monarcas e nobres franceses poderosos construíram numerosos palácios, alguns dos quais desapareceram.

Pierre-Denis Martin (1663-1742)-‘a view of the castle of Chambord from the park’-oil on canvas

Jean-Baptiste Martin (1659-1735)-‘a view of the Château Neuf in Saint-Germain-en-Laye’-oil on canvas

Jean-Baptiste Martin (1659-1735)-‘a view of the castle in the near Vincennes park’-oil on canvas

Pierre-Denis Martin (1663-1742)-‘view of the palace and gardens in Marly-le Roy’-oil on canvas

Adam Frans van der Meulen (1632-1690)-‘a view of the palace Fontainebleau in 1669’-oil on canvas

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Old Moscow by Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov

The Russian artist Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933) painted scenes about the past of the city of Moscow.

O russo Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933) pintou cenas referentes ao passado da cidade de Moscovo.

Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933)-‘the Moscow Kremlin in the time of Grand Prince St Dimitri Donskoi’-1922

Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933)-‘the foundation of Moscow’

Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933)-‘the bright Kremlin’-1922

Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933)-‘the city area of 17th century’

Apollinary Mikhailovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933)-‘Old Moscow’

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Capri by Augusto Lovatti

The Italian artist Augusto Lovatti (1852-1921) painted scenes from various locations on the island of Capri.

O italiano Augusto Lovatti (1852-1921) pintou cenas de diversos locais da ilha de Capri.

Augusto Lovatti (1852-1921)-‘sun of Capri’-oil on canvas

Augusto Lovatti (1852-1921)-‘on the beach, Marina Grande, Capri’-oil on canvas