There are over 1200 windmills in The Netherlands. The ones still operating today are used for various tasks including pumping water and manufacturing. Save $400 per couple on the October 1 & 8 tour departures if you book by 7/17/24.
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Amsterdam is ground zero for the increased focus on destination management along with the convergence of tourism and business attraction/talent attraction. The city is limiting cruise ships in the short term and banning them in the long term as part of an effort to address overtoruism. It is one of several initiatives the city has introduced to control crowds and respond to concerns by residents of a city growing too fast for its own good. “If we don’t do this now, we will become less attractive as a city for people and companies. And that will cost more money in the long run.” Too much tourism means unhappy residents, which limits talent competitiveness, which keeps businesses away. It’s all linked. I love how aggressive Amsterdam has been on this front. Some might say too little or too late, but not many cities have been this bold to react to what has become an insatiable demand.
Amsterdam to Phase Out Cruise Ships and Force Use of Onshore Power
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Did you know that electricity can produce more greenhouse gases than cars? When you flip on a light switch, two pieces of metal meet to connect a low-voltage circuit, and power flows to the light bulb. And when you turn it off, the circuit breaks. The same basic mechanics apply to the switches for high-voltage systems that feed large buildings, factories and power utilities. Only these switches, called switchgear, weigh between 800 and 1 200 kilograms and are bigger than industrial refrigerators. The problem with this switchgear, which is used all over the world, is that it uses SF6, the most potent greenhouse gas in the world. One kilogram of SF6 is equivalent to 23 500 kilograms of CO2. #SITAlumni nuventura has the solution for that problem. Nuventura has developed a technology to replace the existing gas insulated switchgear (GIS) installations — an essential part of every electricity grid — with a new switch that simply works with dry air, eliminating the need to use SF6 (the world’s strongest greenhouse gas). Watch Nuventura’s impact story and read the article for more insights 👉 https://bit.ly/3ImOTLT #SITAlumni #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship #EIBinstitute #EIB Fabian Lemke Nicholas Ottersbach Anoop Raj Rao https://bit.ly/3pqH9jo
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The use of natural and renewable materials, like fast growing bamboo or pine wood, may result in very nice boats and yachts. These materials can also point to a future for yacht building to embrace the use of renewable materials. Read my article about Roelof van der Werff and Henk Bergsma who experiment with a new way of constructing wooden boats. This month in Professional Boatbuilder magazine. https://lnkd.in/e7sKas6i
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Between one and four million people are expected to travel to the path of totality for April 8’s #SolarEclipse ☀️ We recommend planning your travel and lodging in advance to avoid the worst of the traffic. Learn more about the eclipse’s path of totality and where to expect the most impact: https://lnkd.in/efUPwBDM
Prepare for April 8’s Total Solar Eclipse: Essential Tips for Travel Managers
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Between one and four million people are expected to travel to the path of totality for April 8’s #SolarEclipse ☀️ We recommend planning your travel and lodging in advance to avoid the worst of the traffic. Learn more about the eclipse’s path of totality and where to expect the most impact: https://lnkd.in/gfXZAqgN
Prepare for April 8’s Total Solar Eclipse: Essential Tips for Travel Managers
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How can more sustainability be brought into the railway system? Is more efficiency a contradiction to more protection for people and nature? These questions occupy railway operators all over the world. For "Tren Maya", one of Mexico's largest ongoing infrastructure projects, vibration protection from Getzner is part of the answer. Under ballast mats and elastic sleeper pads protect the railway superstructure for decades to come, thus reducing maintenance costs in the long term. At the same time, our applications are a central element in the environmentally compatible routing of the railway line through a nature reserve. Learn more about the project and our solutions for sustainable vibration protection: https://lnkd.in/dgdHH2d8
Getzner protects “Tren Maya” in Mexico from vibrations
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We have just updated our Page to replace the very misleading 'travel arrangements' by 'Water transport and tourism', and to give our new registered address in Trowbridge. We have also just contributed to the public inquiry on sectors II to IV of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal, conducted by the Environmental Authority for the French Government. Here is a translation of the post by David Edwards-May: OPINION RECORDED BY THE PUBLIC INQUIRY SECRETARIAT IN PÉRONNE: As a supporter, observer and sometimes player (for communication purposes) in the Seine-Escaut link project and former President of Inland Waterways International (IWI), I have been mandated by IWI’s Council to express our resolutely favourable support for the completion of the entire Seine-Nord Europe Canal as presented to the public today. We are convinced of the project's environmental qualities, the first of which is of course the transport of large volumes of goods – bulk, containers, liquids and heavy loads - between the Seine basin and Northern France, with a carbon footprint that is already favourable, while the CO2 emissions differential with other modes will only increase with the development of renewable and clean energies, which are more easily deployed in large waterway vessels than in lorries. A 'high environmental quality' label can be awarded to the project for three other aspects detailed in the preliminary design studies: - the way in which the works are carried out, to minimise the impact on nature, - the resulting biodiversity corridor along the 107 km route, - extremely careful water management. The design of sections II, III and IV of the canal follows the same principles as that of the first section, where work has been under way for the past two years, following the favourable opinion given by the commission after the in-depth public inquiry in 2020. We also note the desire to create innovative port areas, integrating natural 'breathing spaces'. You'll have the expertise to scrutinise the opinions submitted to the register, evaluate them against the backdrop of the laws passed and their related regulations, and be aware of the many issues of regional, national and international interest in the completion of this project. The scandal - if there is one - is that this waterway link has not been completed long ago. The delay is due to the procrastination of successive governments, and this is detrimental to the economic dynamism of one-fifth of France's territory. We welcome the fact that the project should no longer suffer any setbacks, given the consensus among public players on the urgency of bringing it to completion. We note that manufacturers, particularly those involved in energy transition, are currently making heavy investment decisions that depend on waterway transport for both raw materials and for shipment of their finished products. The expectations in all the regions concerned are enormous and must be considered with due diligence. Thank you.
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Using onshore power will mean the carbon emissions of the Netherlands will rise, whereas if cruise ships use their on-board generators, those emissions are treated as international shipping emissions that do not belong to any country. Credit to the Dutch for willing to take the hit on their national emissions in order to encourage something that is good for the climate. Drawing from the grid will result in lower net emissions as (1) the Dutch grid has significant zero-carbon sources; (2) utility-scale gas turbines are more efficient than a cruise ship's on-board generators. Of course, shutting off on-board generators also will reduce air pollution around the Amsterdam city centre. When I was in Amsterdam in May 2024, I was pleasantly surprised that many of the city's canal boats run on electricity - silent and non-polluting. "Currently, 190 ships dock annually at its passenger terminal, located close to the city’s heart. Following an announcement from Amsterdam City Hall last week, that number will drop to a maximum of 100 in 2026. The following year, all ships will be required to use onshore power from the city’s grid rather than their more-polluting onboard generators. An outright ban within the city will start in 2035, following the opening of an out-of-town terminal now under construction 25.7km away." https://lnkd.in/gZmRD8Rm
Amsterdam to phase out cruise ships and force use of onshore power
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📢 Exciting News! The new episode of the video series “Zoom in On Rail Baltica” is here! The video brings Rail Baltica followers a closer look at the environmental impact of the global project. 🚅In an era marked by an urgent need to address environmental concerns, #RailBaltica aims to offer eco-friendly and sustainable transportation in the region. 🌿 The transport sector, while crucial for economic development, has long been one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. ✅ However, the tide is turning, and rail transport is emerging as a healthier and more eco-friendly alternative. It aligns perfectly with the European GreenDeal and simply makes common sense. #CEFTransport #RailBaltica #ZoomIn
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🗺 I'm embarking on a journey to explore Norway, way up North, above the artic circle, with a strong belief in the importance of protecting our planet and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Opting for the train 🚂 with tools like https://lowtrip.fr/ to compare CO2e impacts, the choice is clear - 10 times less emissions than other alternatives! Although the train journey will be longer (56 hours vs 6 hours by plane), I see it as a chance to enjoy reading, landscapes, and meeting new people. The price comparison is however shocking 🤯 : 225€ by plane vs 349€ for an interrail 4 day pass reservations. I will do it anyway. But when will we start factoring in the environmental costs of flights into the fare? How can we expect people to select more sustainable alternatives if there is such a price disincentive ? It's time for a change in how we view travel costs and environmental impacts. 🌍 #SustainableTravel #ProtectOurPlanet
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