Ibiza introduces vehicle cap for tourists, Scotland wants to prosecute environmental crimes

June 04, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

The vacation season is slowly beginning - for tourists, the anticipation of an adventure begins. For the locals, this often means stress: overcrowded beaches, traffic jams - and nobody takes nature into careful consideration. Some regions take measures to put a stop to mass tourism: On Tenerife, the daily number of visitors to the Parque Rural de Anaga nature park is limited. Hawaii is introducing a climate tax. And Ibiza is now also trying to restrict traffic - especially for vehicles used by tourists. P.S.: There are also adventures and discoveries at home.

Enjoy reading, Selina

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Ibiza introduces vehicle cap for tourists

From June to September, Ibiza has a limit on vehicles used by tourists. Of the around 16,000 rental cars, a maximum of 4,000 additional cars or motorhomes are allowed on the road every day - but only if they are registered in advance. This is intended to reduce the increasing traffic on the island. Source: EURONEWS

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Scotland wants to prosecute environmental crimes committed by companies

In Scotland, companies that cause damage to the environment will in future be criminalized. The new law, which criminalizes environmental crimes known as ecocide, would be the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Puerto Rico allows “X” for non-binary persons on birth certificates

The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico has ruled that non-binary people can have an “X” entered on their birth certificate as a gender marker. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by six non-binary people who wanted to change their birth certificate accordingly. Source: NBC NEWS

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New solar farm in Halifax County supplies thousands of households

A new solar farm is being built in Halifax County, Virginia, which will supply around 10,800 private households with green electricity each year. It is also the new home of grazing lambs and bees. Some of the honey produced there will be distributed to local schools and food banks. Source: ECOWATCH

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Breath analysis helps with the precise dosing of anesthetics

According to a new pilot study by researchers from Basel, real-time analysis of breathing air can ensure more precise dosing of anaesthetics. This could help to find the right dosage for children in particular. Source: MYSCIENCE

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Coconut shell to replace plastic

Coconuts are popular in Ghana, but their shells often end up in the trash. The start-up Akooshi uses the discarded shells to make sustainable products. The company aims to offer an affordable alternative to plastic. The range includes cups, containers, kitchen utensils and toys. Source: DW

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