The Eco Showboat Expedition is aiming to spark environmental action 🛥️
A solar-powered boat has arrived on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh after a four-month journey along Ireland's inland waterways.
"It's calm, it's quiet, we don't have a trail of black smoke behind us, we don't have any unpleasant smells, so it's a very relaxing way to travel", said Anne.Denis Connolly and Anne Cleary said there are many benefits of travelling carbon neutralThe vessel has an array of solar panels along the roof as well as a windmill which is designed to charge a set of batteries to power the engine.
Along their journey they have worked with communities, scientists and artists to raise awareness of environmental issues and discuss possible solutions. "Along the way we've worked with 20 different artists and we brought in scientists as well," Anne explains.
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