Zeppelins: a low-impact alternative to flying.(Money & Values)

The Christian Science Monitor | April 28, 2008| | Copyright

Byline: G. Jeffrey MacDonald

Flying from New York to London could result in 90 percent fewer carbon emissions than on conventional flights if passengers would just lighten up and allow a few extra hours - maybe 40 or so - to reach their destination.

That's the futuristic promise of traveling by zeppelin - a rigid, helium-filled airship whose internal support structure provides more stability than its balloonlike cousin, the blimp.

These days, as many as 12 tourists at a time take one- and two-hour scenic zeppelin flights from the Friedrichshafen, ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Arcade's closing crimps game players' style in Industry, Calif.
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News ; ...of a restaurant at the Puente Hills arcade was a factor in the close. Puente...would specifically lease to another arcade. For dedicated gamers, a few smaller arcades are thriving in the area. Arcade Infinity, 1370 Fullerton Road, Industry...
Arcade Acquisition Corp. Announces Termination of Definitive Agreements to Purchase Ten Container Vessels.
News Wire article from: Internet Wire ; ...MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Arcade Acquisition Corp. (OTCBB...agreements pursuant to which Arcade would acquire ten (10) feeder...relevant risks detailed in Arcades' filings with the Securities...such risks. IMPORTANT NOTICES Arcade Acquisition Corp. and its...
Arcades still thriving.
Newspaper article from: Post-Star (Glen Falls, NY) ; ...who's been in the arcade business for the past...prizes are the main edge arcades have over home systems...half of the games in the arcade give out prizes or tickets...calling Fun World an "arcade." He opts for "family...because unlike mall arcades where lots of teenagers...
Are Arcades Archaic? Business down, owners add zip and zap to lure players
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe ; ...Games Corp. Now the arcade games are making...industry. Last year, arcades made an estimated...industry. Rather, arcades act as sort of a...laboratory. "The arcade is a proving ground...I still like the arcades better {than home...You can go to an arcade and test your skills...
ARCADE'S OWNER ALL EARS ON IDEAS
Newspaper article from: Dayton Daily News ; ...says Anthony Staub knows he can't bring the Arcade back to life by himself. That's why he wants you to help him. The new owner of the Arcade said Tuesday he wants local Arcade lovers to tell him what they think needs to be...
Arcade's friends shift focus from taxes to preservation Pledges being collected to fix rotunda's glass dome; tax debt may become developer's responsibility.
Newspaper article from: Dayton Daily News ; ...grassroots effort to save downtown's historic Arcade say they're shifting focus from raising...a leader in the Friends to Save the Arcade movement. Bey, along with fellow organizers...considering the change after hearing the Arcade's tax debt may become the responsibility...
Midway Arcade Treasures(TM) 3 Races to Store Shelves; Collection of Classic Arcade Racers Ships Today for PlayStation(R)2 and Xbox(R).
Business Wire ; ...and developer, today announced the release of Midway Arcade Treasures(TM) 3, a compilation of eight classic Midway arcade racing games, shipping to retailers nationwide. Midway Arcade Treasures 3 is now available for the PlayStation(R...
Arcades find ways to change with the times
News Wire article from: University Wire ; ...relive the glory days of arcades, especially after spending...one of the most popular arcade games, Evans said...School, said going to arcades is a nice alternative...s better to go to an arcade than go out and get drunk...Kelly said. Stone said arcades are a place parents can...
ARCADE'S LICENSE LIFTED IN DRUG CASE
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) ; ...Bergen County, NJ) 03-12-1993 ARCADE'S LICENSE LIFTED IN DRUG CASE -- WEST...MILFORD -- The operating license of a video arcade -- recently raided for drugs by police...just who owned and managed the PlayPen arcade, where marijuana sales allegedly took...
Amusement arcades help identify teen needs.
Magazine article from: Camping Magazine ; ...parental attitudes toward arcade use, motivations to visit arcades, and what was liked...youth had visited an arcade in the past year, 25 percent visited arcades at least once a week...walking distance of an arcade. Arcades were more frequently...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Zeppelins: a low-impact alternative to ..."