Michelle Padgett was among the first to tour the Niagara Gorge in one of the sleek new electric boats. When the company began looking into replacing its two aging diesel vessels in 2018, a consultant proposed electric boats. The task of getting the electric boats ready for service was not easy. LEFT: The decision to have electric boats is part of a broader trend toward going green in the tourism industry. While experts agree electric tourism boats are helpful, they don’t address the bigger issue when it comes to tourism and the environment — namely, air travel.

Source: Washington Post October 29, 2020 12:04 UTC