By Emma at tripbase.com.br
Posted on Oct. 12, 2011. Listed in:
Tripbase Travel have looked at a a number of green places to visit .
We start this with their most eco-friendly country, Iceland
Iceland
The environmental Performance Index scrutinizes the world's nations on both their ecosystem vitality and their environmental public health. From 11th place in 2008, Iceland rocketed straight to the top in the latest rankings Iceland racked up an impressive 93.5 out of 100 - that's 4.4 points ahead of the next best country, Switzerland.
While they achieved top marks in forestry, water effects and air pollution, Iceland is getting some additional natural help due to its ability to use the power of volcanoes for its energy needs. The same underground power that wreaked havoc on international air travel last year is used to generate Iceland's electricity and other forms of energy. In fact, 82% of Iceland's energy comes from hydrogen and geothermal sources - even using hydrogen-powered busses. Iceland isn't content to rest on their laurels - they're planning on being coal and oil free by 2050.
And on to their most eco friendly city
Masdar City
The United Arab Emirates are known for their vanity projects, but Masdar City will give not only bragging rights, but also hopefully a model for other environmentally friendly cities. Located 11 miles from Abu Dhabi, the city will 
take advantage of the climate to rely on solar power and other renewable sources for the entirety of their energy needs. They aren't just stopping with energy - automobiles will be completely banned and the city is going to try to reuse water until it's as thick as syrup as well as attempting to recycle the entirety of its waste.
Obviously keen to impress the big names of environmental awareness, upon completion in 2025, Masdar City will also be the base for the International Renewable Energy Agency from which they can look disapprovingly at cities that aren't as awesome as Masdar - so basically, everywhere.
