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The local authorities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam have set up a National Hydrogen Coalition, which will include companies, knowledge institutes, civil society organisations and governments, working together towards the large-scale application of hydrogen.

Air pollution in London is worse than in any other UK city and among the worst in Europe. Attempts to address the problem in recent years have undoubtedly brought about a significant improvement (...). The success of this initiative in London is in contrast to the situation in Amsterdam (...). There, a similar proposal to ban from the city cars produced before 1992 has been dropped after coming up against strong opposition from the Minister of Transport, and a definitive plan of action is yet to be adopted.

Amsterdam, city of bikes. The streets are full of them, Dutch "Granny bikes" with upright handlebars piloted by stylish hipsters and real grannies. Fifty percent of people in Amsterdam ride a bike at least once a day. More...