Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
Thanks to the introduction of new measures and technologies, the amount water used in municipal buildings, parks and other has been reduced by half
Lisbon municipality has an impressive track record of self-improvement. When it comes to the responsible use of water, the situation is no different. In just four short years, the local government, alongside many Lisbon municipality parishes, have managed to reduce their water consumption by nearly half – 48.8%. The city’s authorities and buildings are now responsible for barely 7% of the total water used in the Portuguese capital – down from 15% in 2014.
But how did the municipality achieve this great success? For the most part, it’s been rather straightforward – fixing water leaks in gardens, cemeteries, parks and government buildings. In some places, simple fixes led to a reduction of water consumption by 30, 40 and even almost 50%. It’s not all been as simple, however. For example, it was discovered that houses near the Alto de São João Cemetery were illegally siphoning water from its supply.
The municipality plans to go even further regarding responsibly using its water. Currently only 2% of the capital’s sewage water is being reused. Lisbon city council aims to raise the percentage to 20% by 2025. The plan is for it to be treated and then reused for the watering of municipal gardens or cleaning the streets.
Legislators and magnates have to await a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice
The building will then serve as the site for a new museum dedicated to Finnish-Russian relations
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
In addition, the federal government has launched the National Week of Action against Bicycle Theft to raise awareness of the issue and the new solution
The facility will replace the need to have water supplied by tankers from Valencia
Modern traffic lights do more than regulate the flow of vehicles at crossroads, they also collect enormous amounts of data
Experimenting with public transport provision in Germany is clearly in a state of creative fervour
Legislators and magnates have to await a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice
It also set the standards for a better European parking card for people with disabilities
The benefit will last until the Dutch parliament adopts the transgender law
Experimenting with public transport provision in Germany is clearly in a state of creative fervour
It also set the standards for a better European parking card for people with disabilities
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team