Ubuntu Studio’s positive news round-up
Ubuntu Thoughts / 5 Min read
Friday 10th June, 2022
Callum Berry
Content & Media Manager
Content & Media Manager
Good morning readers and happy pride month. We’re here to bring you some positive eco news so let’s not dilly dally!
Eurostar, you’re a star
Eurostar is adding dozens of extra destinations across Europe to create more environmentally friendly ways to travel, all thanks to a merger between Eurostar and Thalys: a high-speed operator that handles routes in mainland Europe.
Us Brits could soon have access to high-speed services between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, as well as Eurostar operated services through the Channel tunnel from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam!
Until now, there have been no direct trains from the UK to Germany, so the announcement would be a game-changer for the future of travel—and it’s possible even more destinations on the continent could become available.
If we can do our best to aid the fight in global warming whilst enjoying some Belgian waffles, we’re happy!
Us Brits could soon have access to high-speed services between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, as well as Eurostar operated services through the Channel tunnel from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam!
Until now, there have been no direct trains from the UK to Germany, so the announcement would be a game-changer for the future of travel—and it’s possible even more destinations on the continent could become available.
If we can do our best to aid the fight in global warming whilst enjoying some Belgian waffles, we’re happy!
Paris and the gondolas
Soon you’ll be able to travel through the capital of France via the air…well, kind of.
Construction is set to begin on Paris’ first urban cable car: a 4.5-kilometre-line that will connect several suburbs in the southeast of the city to the Metro system.
In theory, it will be cheaper than alternatives to build and, should it lure people away from their cars, it’ll be better for the environment, too. Initially residents of the hilly area were concerned about privacy, but apparently the gondolas will be fitted with sensors that will turn their windows opaque when they get too close to residential buildings.
This is some pretty impressive technology, and we’re glad to see councils and governments trying to find ways of reducing public emissions.
Construction is set to begin on Paris’ first urban cable car: a 4.5-kilometre-line that will connect several suburbs in the southeast of the city to the Metro system.
In theory, it will be cheaper than alternatives to build and, should it lure people away from their cars, it’ll be better for the environment, too. Initially residents of the hilly area were concerned about privacy, but apparently the gondolas will be fitted with sensors that will turn their windows opaque when they get too close to residential buildings.
This is some pretty impressive technology, and we’re glad to see councils and governments trying to find ways of reducing public emissions.
Devon’s robot resident
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Sky Ocean Rescue have launched an autonomous marine robot in north Devon to help clear Ilfracombe’s harbour of waste and pollution—the first of its kind in the UK.
If used five days a week, the WasteShark (as it’s known) can collect in excess of 15 tonnes of rubbish a year, with the plastic then recycled to make new products. The robot works by roaming through distances of up to 5km of water, capturing plastics, microplastics, oils and other pollutants as it goes.
One of our favourite things is seeing how bright people innovate technology to benefit the planet—and this certainly fits in that category.
If used five days a week, the WasteShark (as it’s known) can collect in excess of 15 tonnes of rubbish a year, with the plastic then recycled to make new products. The robot works by roaming through distances of up to 5km of water, capturing plastics, microplastics, oils and other pollutants as it goes.
One of our favourite things is seeing how bright people innovate technology to benefit the planet—and this certainly fits in that category.
Well, that’s everything from us today, we’re sorry the puns weren’t up to scratch today! Have a great weekend everyone and (if it stops raining) try to go outside! Be sure to follow our socials so you know when the next PNR comes out (every Friday).
Got an interesting story you’d like us to highlight? Feel free to send in your ideas to callum@ubuntustudio.co.uk and you could be featured in an upcoming PNR!
Got an interesting story you’d like us to highlight? Feel free to send in your ideas to callum@ubuntustudio.co.uk and you could be featured in an upcoming PNR!
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We appreciate that all life on earth is under threat, so we’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it. Reducing the negative impact on people and the planet.
If you're looking to make a change in how you market your business, we'd love to chat. Find out more at ubuntustudio.co.uk.
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