We know that many countries have set aggressive climate goals, and actually achieving those isn’t proving to be so easy. So along those lines, local politicians in Amsterdam have just introduced new regulations that are sure to be controversial. I sort of see where they’re coming from, but this all strikes me as being a step too far.
With this, Amsterdam has banned all public advertising for meat and fossil fuel products, so you’ll no longer see any billboards in the city for these kinds of products and services. Amsterdam is hoping to be carbon neutral by 2050, and also to reduce meat consumption by 50% over that time period.
In recent years, we’ve of course seen the government try to cap flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, which has been a major headache for flag carrier KLM, given that it’s the carrier’s only hub. The government has largely had to backtrack on those plans, after European Union authorities intervened.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
