Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
By implementing a new innovative solution, local authorities can solve a problem that has been plaguing the environment for years
The Danish cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen will be responding to a major environmental concern by creating onshore power supply systems for docking ships. The creation of these systems can be a real gamechanger as they will eliminate a large source of pollution and will allow for local and national authorities to further amplify their efforts in fighting climate change.
The project for installing the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) systems will be funded by the EU, through the allocation of around 60 million Danish kroner. Upon completion, the systems will give ships arriving at the ports of Aarhus and Copenhagen the opportunity to connect to the local power supply upon docking and will thus lead to a substantial reduction in air pollution and CO2 emissions by the vessels.
The pandemic has not halted the efforts of local authorities in Denmark’s largest port cities from thinking about the environment. Rather, it has strengthened their resolve. While there is a notable lack of cruise ships headed and stationed in Denmark due to the unprecedented situation, transport and cargo vessels have become more regular visitors. The reason for these stops is the fact that ships need to dock on a more frequent basis in order to make sure that their crews are healthy and have the appropriate supplies for any emergency situation.
What is often overlooked is the fact that shipyards and docks are some of the most polluting areas in Europe. That is why many local governments of coastal cities are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of ships in any way possible. Their specific needs, however, require very specific solutions, and by introducing new and innovative tech to solve their problems, Aarhus and Copenhagen are certainly once again at the forefront of fighting climate change.
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
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
Italian cities and regions continue experimenting with creative proposals to curb overtourism effects
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Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
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