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Tasmin Lockwood

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Seven Greek Islands, Including Astypalea, Declare Drought Emergency Amid Climate-Induced Water Scarcity Issues

📈 Astypalea, one of seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, declared a drought emergency due to water scarcity, a longstanding issue exacerbated by climate change. Maria Mavroudi's family traditionally collected rainwater in cisterns, a practice shaped by the island's dry climate. Tourism, which constitutes 3.5% of the local economy, is experiencing tension as the need for water grows, impacting both local communities and tourist facilities.
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Radisson Hotel Group Expands Verified Net Zero Hotels to Nine, Aiming for 100 by 2030

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group, as of September 2026, added four hotels to its Verified Net Zero Hotels scheme, including two from the 1980s, totaling nine net zero hotels. This initiative aims for 10% of its 100-hotel net zero goal by 2030. Predominantly located in the Nordics, three new additions are in Stockholm: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, and Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, leveraging renewable energy resources.
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European Union Implements EmpCo Directive to Curb Greenwashing, Impacting Global Companies and Tourism Industry Sustainability Claims

🌎 Effective Sunday, Europe's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo) targets unverified sustainability claims, ensuring EU consumer protection worldwide. EmpCo prohibits vague terms, carbon-neutral claims reliant on offsetting, and demands verified third-party or public authority certification for sustainability labels. The travel and tourism industry praises this move for fostering transparency and consistency. The law also regulates comparison tools and eco-labels for hotels, enhancing consumer trust in environmental claims.
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