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Direct environmental advantages • Elimination of the greenhouse gases linked to the handling and transport of merchandise by truck (20 to 25% reduction of the total current greenhouse gas emissions) • Sharp reduction of the emission of fine particles Indirect environmental advantages • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions linked to the production and transportation of fuel • Reduction of the number of oil tankers and of the risk of oil spills • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions linked to the maintenance of road networks • No alteration of the existing landscape • Does not generate new water‐permeable areas • Does not require snow removal nor spreading of chloride • Does not hinder and is not hindered by the passing of game • Can easily be hidden in the natural landscape and is silent |
