# Greenland’s Tourism Balancing Act ![rw-book-cover](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/bl383u0v/production/5c0b26a48960b6dee062f9ffed5843f9ac92caac-1024x683.jpg) ## Metadata - Author: [[Dave Lozo]] - Full Title: Greenland’s Tourism Balancing Act - Category: #articles - Summary: Greenland is becoming a popular tourist destination as travelers seek alternatives to crowded European cities. The country is investing over $700 million in airport infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of visitors while trying to protect its environment. Proposed zoning laws aim to manage tourism access to different areas, but some tour operators are concerned about the restrictions. - URL: https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/2024/11/30/greenlands-tourism-balancing-act?utm_source=&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=feed ## Highlights - A study shows that tourism is responsible for ~8% of global greenhouse gas emissions—most are attributed to planes and ships carrying tourists from wealthy countries like the US. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01je5atzj438q93a9qek7dpexp))