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Pro Traveller: 20 Destinations Threatened By Global Warming

May 18, 2008 – 12:26 am

ProTraveller has put together a list of 20 tourist destinations that face devastation if our current global warming trends aren’t reversed. It’s a travel-focused glimpse at the economic impact of continued climate inaction. Here’s an excerpt: In addition to those wine hot spots that will be economically destroyed when the weather warms up, there are [...]

By Francis Scudellari | Also posted in environment, tourism | Comments (1)

First UK Biodiesel Train Launched

June 8, 2007 – 10:41 am

Source: Climate Crisis Coalition First UK Biodiesel Train Launched. BBC News, June 7, 2007. “The UK’s first train to run on biodiesel is going into service as part of an attempt to make rail travel more environmentally friendly. The Virgin Voyager has been modified to run on eco-friendly fuel and the company is aiming to [...]

By Deborah | Also posted in biodiesel, rail, train | Comments (1)