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This electric performance boat voyaged from Florida to the Bahamas on a single charge

Electrek

This 740 horsepower all-electric vessel is a culmination of previous companies combining their expertise in carbon fiber and electric powertrains that not only go fast, but also far. Recently, the Voltari team took the 260 out from Florida through the Gulf Stream waters to the Bahamas on a single charge.

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On a Budget, a Travel Reporter Learns Invaluable Lessons

Baua Electric

As travelers look to reduce their carbon footprint, I frequently look for places that offer greener and more affordable transportation options. In 2019, I saw an advertisement for a three-day cruise to the Bahamas for under $150. Last spring, I traveled to Aspen, Colo. , a city known for its luxurious amenities.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

Green Car Congress

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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Rasmussen, who had succeeded Danish Climate and Energy Minister Connie Hedegaard as COP President just two days prior, was quickly replaced by Philip Weech, Director of the Bahamas Environment, Science, and Technology Commission. The relative valuation of potential emissions offsets (e.g.

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Can the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Really Be Climate-Friendly?

Baua Electric

According to Royal Caribbean, the ship, which is registered in the Bahamas, also sets a new standard for sustainability with the use of energy-efficient technology designed to minimize the ship’s carbon footprint and move closer to the company’s goal of introducing a net-zero ship by 2035. “We s long-term problems.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

Baua Electric

Show more Credit… Chanelle Nibbelink Train lovers and travelers concerned about their carbon footprint have a lot to choose from this year — especially in Europe. Among luxury eco-conscious newcomers, Ki’ama Bahamas , slated to open in the fall, promises to be the first fully solar-powered residential club in the Bahamas.

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Satellite Imagery for Everyone

Cars That Think

These underwater sand dunes adorn the seafloor between Andros Island and the Exuma islands in the Bahamas. The turquoise to the right reflects a shallow carbonate bank, while the dark blue to the left marks the edge of a local deep called Tongue of the Ocean.

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