1999. We live in an ecologically sustainable nation. Environment and humans live in perfect harmony, there is zero-tolerance pollution control and energy-efficient communities abound, with the active participation of citizens in decentralised solutions for energy production. Yes, you read that right: 1999. The visionary idea is by the writer Ernest Callenbach, in his novel Ecotopia, published in 1975.
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for a traditional Dutch Christmas here in the Netherlands? DutchNews.nl reports on how the corona crisis is shaping the winter holiday plans of international residents in the Netherlands.
Do not travel abroad unless it’s essential, the Dutch government has urged, stressing that holidays and family visits are not. Instead, we are encouraged to stay here in the Netherlands, gather round our
gourmet set, and welcome a maximum of three visitors over the age of 12. This weekend’s ban on flights from Britain has further brought home the impact of coronavirus on the international community.
Painful separation
In the summer, many of us put our holiday plans on hold, with the Netherlands’ five national airports checking in 17.6 million fewer travellers during the third quarter of 2020 than the same period last year. But the urge to travel during the winter break, traditionally a time to take stock of the past year and reunite with family, is felt more acutely, especially among int