Category: Transport

Ponant to launch zero-emission cruise ship with solid sails by 2030

Cruising has been heavily criticised for its effect on the environment but French line Ponant is aiming for a more sustainable future with its plans for a 200-passenger ocean-going ship it claims will be emission-free when sailing, manoeuvring, in port or at anchor.

Spain wants to ban short-haul flights, drawing environmental concerns

Spain wants to ban short-haul flights when there is an alternative by train that takes less than 2.5 hours. Environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’.

Emirates launches limited edition upcycled luggage and accessories

Capturing both the spirit of innovation embedded in Emirates’ culture, and an ongoing environmental commitment to consuming responsibly, Emirates is launching a unique capsule collection of luggage, bags and accessories – all fashioned from upcycled materials from retrofitted aircraft.

Shift the focus from carbon footprint to climate shadow

The “climate shadow,” a concept that help each of us visualize how the sum of our life’s choices influence the climate emergency.

Frankfurt Airport introduces bidirectional charging for electric vehicles

Frankfurt Airport is gradually converting its fleet of vehicles to electric drives. Parallel to this, the charging infrastructure at Germany’s largest air traffic hub is also expanding and evolving.

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