“Venice is a universal pearl; it is very upsetting that there is more pollution here than on land. We know that 44 percent of pollution is the work of engines, so let’s convert them. Let’s also set a date: by 2025 we must change and become a world reference point for sustainable navigation.”
(Gianni Darai, the venetian representative on Italy’s assonautica association for the boat industry)

“Amsterdam´s mayor to ban diesel engines from the center´s ancient canals by 2025, helping the city´s efforts to combat climate change.”
(Reuters)