The document summarizes an international green summit called I.G.S. that will take place in Moura, Portugal from November 9-14, 2009. Moura is home to the world's largest solar photovoltaic farm, which provides electricity to power 30,000 homes. The summit will focus on broadcasting green technologies and practices to emphasize the importance of a green environment. It aims to create awareness about conserving natural resources and reversing climate change effects. It will bring together sponsors, exhibitors and visitors to introduce numerous green products and help facilitate the adoption of green technologies and solutions.
2. Moura Introduction In less than three years, Portugal has trebled its hydropower capacity, quadrupled its wind power, and is investing in flagship wave and photovoltaic plants Moura, Portugal is home to the world's largest solar photovoltaic farm, generating electricity straight from sunlight, which boasts the most sunshine per square meter a year in Europe. The £250m farm covers an area nearly twice the size of London's Hyde park. It is expected to supply 45MW of electricity each year, enough to power 30,000 homes
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5. I.G.S. Goal IGS will create awareness on how we can help conserving our natural ressources and save our planet, and how can we as individuals help reversing these effects. The International Green Summit will be open to the public the last day with only a donation of 1 €. Half of the money raised by this donation will go to a charity organization in Berlin. The slogan of our summit is “awareness creates knowledge, knowledge creates a change”. Change can be achieved only if we all work hand in hand to reverse the climate change effects and save our planet. IGS will help facilitate and quicken the embracing of new and existing green technologies, clean and sustainable business technologies solutions & practices by educating the world on what green products are, or will be, readily available for consumers to purchase.
12. Something to think about Some Causes of the problem: Global Warming Energy Waste Pollution Chemical Disposal Trying to Conserve: Coral Wildlife Nature Rain Forest Endangered Species Glaciers Marine Some solutions: Biking Bus Walking Car Pool Solar Power Recycle Wind Energy