'White mountain, Green tourism'

Chamonix a French alpine town attracts 60000 people a year; this is due to its 4810 high altitude. During summer as well tourists visit here to take part in climbing hiking etc. these tourists swell the population to 100000 this creates economic benefits as well as jobs in this area. Due to the damage being caused in the environment the authorities have taken action. A cross border sustainable-development initiative has introduced recycling points around the valley.  Tourists are educated in not dropping rubbish. Claire Burente says 'educating people and increasing public awareness can easily reduce damages to the societies. The deputy mayor is aiming to reduce emissions to ¼ of current levels by 2050. Other ideas including cutting transport emissions by 80%

http://www.geographical.co.uk/Magazine/Chamonix_-_Oct_09.html