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EU Proposal To Replace Short-Haul Flights With Rail Journeys

EU Proposal To Replace Short-Haul Flights With Rail Journeys

THOUSANDS of British tourists could face far longer journeys to the sun under an EU proposal to replace short-haul flights with fast-track rail journeys. The EU plan would see European-wide flights phased out to cut carbon dioxide emissions from transport by 60 per cent over the next 40 years. The plans could have a dramatic [...]

May 17th, 2011 | Posted in News, Top Story, Transport | Read More »

Keep Nuclear Submarines Off The Rock

Keep Nuclear Submarines Off The Rock

A ROW has broken out over the docking of nuclear subs in Gibraltar. The American vessels – which have been involved in the Libya campaign – have been slammed by the PSOE representative for Cadiz province, insisting they should use the US base in Rota. “My opinion is the vessels should go to Rota because [...]

May 17th, 2011 | Posted in News | Read More »

Now That’s Electric!

Now That’s Electric!

SPANISH engineers have designed a new electric motorbike that will compete in this year’s electric motorbike World Championship. The Spanish E-Moto LGN, which is capable of reaching speeds of 230km/h, will compete at the eGrandPrix event. LGN Tech Design teamed up with the Carlos III University in Madrid to produce the bike, which weighs just [...]

May 8th, 2011 | Posted in News, Transport | Read More »

Green Banking Launch at Natura Malaga

Green Banking Launch at Natura Malaga

ECO-FRIENDLY green fair Natura Malaga is set to present a new model for sustainable banking. From May 6 — 8, the festival will be presenting the new business model for banking as part its third Trade Fair on Healthy Life and Sustainable Development. Promoting a philosophy of transparent banking, the model based on Triodos Bank [...]

May 5th, 2011 | Posted in News | Read More »