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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
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That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
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But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
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How a Portuguese municipality gives its fair share for reducing the release of greenhouse gases
The municipality of Coimbra is located in the central region of Portugal and is the fourth-largest urban center in the country. The history of the city goes back to Roman times and there are different architecture sites presented throughout the city.
Regarding the total CO2 emissions in 2018, Portugal shows a certain decrease of 9%, according to a Eurostat newsrelease from May 2019. Yet, most of these emissions come from the transport and energy industries. The country has taken a few measures to reduce its carbon footprint. In the field of transport, for example, there is the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency and taxation has been introduced on the purchase of passenger vehicles. The measures promote cleaner transport and further integration of environmental protection, as this report shows.
The Municipality of Coimbra had taken these measures to heart and in July 2019 introduced 10 new fully electric buses to be used by the Coimbra Municipal Transportation Services. The investment amounted to 4 million Euro, 53% of which was funded by the Coimbra City Council. The rest of the financing came from OP “Sustainability and Resource Efficiency”. For the 6 months of operation, the fleet managed to reduce the CO2 release by 250 tons or 65 tons of oil-equivalent.
The successful operation of the e-buses and the reduced carbon footprint of the city will be used for another tender to purchase 14 additional fully electric buses. The new investment will amount to 5 million euros.
The transport sector of the municipality does not rein its ambition, though. It has introduced additional lines thus creating new jobs. In the 2018-2019 period, 34 new drivers were hired and the expectation is for 16 more to be hired at the beginning of 2020. The Municipal Transportation Service covers Almalaguês, Antanhol, Assafarge, Ceira, Cernache, Sao Martinho do Bispo and Torres do Mondego with more than 2,000 km of routes. The network will continue expanding in the next few years in terms of routes and fleet.
Portugal is among the countries that are most equivocal about climate change and the ensuing environmental disasters. That is why serious measures are required to reduce its carbon footprint and introduce new ways of living in an environmentally friendly way. The new transport system and network in the municipality of Coimbra is evidence that the country is moving in the right direction.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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