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Articles tagged “green”

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Hybrid electric cars offer drivers the best of both worlds

Without the proper infrastructure to support all-electric cars, plug-in hybrids that can run on battery and gas power just make more sense to drivers worried about both new technology and where they'll find their next charge.

Jerry Hirsch, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

Tourism

Thailand challenged by transition from unspoiled paradise to mass-tourism destination

When your country becomes a playground for foreigners who want to misbehave and locals with dubious business practices, you're building towards temporary success rather than a destination people will care about when the next cool place comes along.

Amy Sawitta Lefevre, Reuters | 12 years ago

Thailand challenged by transition from unspoiled paradise to mass-tourism destination

Tourism

How to survive Beijing’s terrible air pollution

Although heavy air pollution can be a sign of prosperity, it also doesn't do much for respiratory systems. Follow this advice to breathe easier on your next visit.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

EU says it needs 3 years to improve air traffic management

EU's Single European Sky aims to offer cheaper flights and fewer delays, although its timing might be off as member nations' short term plans vary in efforts and airlines will face higher costs for reorganization.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Bike-shares proliferate worldwide: the numbers behind 12 cities’ green initiatives

From Tel Aviv's neon green bikes to London's Boris Bikes, nearly 400 public bike-share programs have been implemented worldwide in the past 5 years.

Skift | 12 years ago

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Commuters bike to Copenhagen on cycle superhighway

The 11-mile paved path saves time, increases health, decreases pollution, and has employees offer chocolates for good behavior. What's not to love about Denmark's newest transportation option?

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Venice’s lagoon is doomed unless it gets a little “intelligent tourism”

An alternative dock is needed for cruise ships before erosion of Venice's main lagoon is further damaged. Venetians, who earn little revenue from cruises or their guests, hope a new bill will help them to regain control.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Alaska sues the U.S. government so cruise ships won’t have to meet environmental standards

Alaska is angry that the EPA is forcing them to abide by a treaty before the treaty has been ratified, but in the long run its difficult to argue that the cruise industry won't be better off with pristine waters.

Skift | 12 years ago

Hotels

A new standard for eco-friendly hotels, courtesy of the World Travel & Tourism Council

Any reliable standards need to be enacted with the understanding that even fantastic hotels may fall short because of the demands of their location and clientele.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

People who want to fly more also want to fly greener

Airbus has used this study to promote what it says are greener measures at the aircraft builder, including new heat-capturing seats and new tail-wing designs, as well as take a dig at the EU's carbon-emissions scheme.

Skift | 12 years ago