Business Week has an interesting article on solar power. One example used in the article is the Serpentine Solar Shuttle, the largest solar powered boat in the UK. This solar powered boat generates excess power which is fed back into the national grid. The Serpentine Solar Shuttle was designed by SolarLab.
Monthly Archives: May 2007
How green is your holiday?
Jessica Kiddle asks the question how green is your holiday in the Scotsman.
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Green is the word at tourism conference
The New Zealand Herald reports that “Sustainability and carbon neutrality are the buzz words at this week’s annual tourism industry conference in Rotorua. Many stalls at Trenz (Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand) - where the industry showcases its wares for local and international buyers - were promoting the industry’s green credentials.”
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New York Taxis
A well known tourist icon - New York’s yellow cabs are changing.
It is reported that New York’s fleet of yellow taxis will be replaced by hybrid cars over the next five years to reduce their environmental impact. The cabs will still retain their yellow livery. The current Ford Crown Victoira taxi returns 14mpg but [...]
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Right choice: Jet, set, go slow
The Indian Times reports on a new trend of going slow - rather than jetting off on your holiday explore alternative means of travel. The article mentions using the train and cycling.
Perhaps, the journey in itself is just as enjoyable as the final destination?
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Low cost airlines and cheap flights
Low cost airlines have democratised air travel in the UK. Air travel is accessible to a wide range of people - low entry barriers, for example, tickets priced at 1p have helped to drive this model. Low cost airlines have also opened up new destinations, provided opportunities for development and economic [...]
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Green holidays take off
The Guardian newspaper reports on the boom in eco-holidays.
The article highlights an important trend - as people at home are becoming more environmental conscious e.g. recycle their rubbish, switching off lights, purchasing fair trade goods etc., they are taking this new found ‘environmental consciousness’ with them when they are making decisions about their holidays.
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Flying
Sustainable Aviation’s website has a number of reports/newsletters on how the UK aviation industry is trying to minimise the impact of air travel on the environment.
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Keeping a weather eye on climate change
A new visitor experience is planned for Westpoint, Exeter. The visitor experience will focus on informing visitors about the impacts of climate change. Find out more about Weather World here.
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The New 747-8 Intercontinental
Compared to the current Boeing 747-400 the New Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental has:
15% less CO2 emissions
15% lower fuel consumption
30% smaller noise footprint
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