Hamburg confronts the challenge of "Peak Oil" in a consistent and exemplary way
A proposed resolution submitted on Feb 26, 2008, to the parliamentary group of Bündnis90/Die Grünen-GAL (the Green Party in Hamburg) after intensive discussions within the Peak Oil Group Hamburg, with...
View ArticleStuttgart wants to make cycling less of an effort
Hilly terrain may deter some from cycling in Stuttgart, Germany. But that obstacle is surmountable: the city is piloting a program a plan that would put electric-assisted bikes in the hands of...
View ArticleMultiple transit options: a dutch treat we'll be needing
In many ways, Amsterdam and other Dutch cities have fostered urban environments that provide a wide range of transportation choices for residents and visitors. The result is vibrant cities and greatly...
View ArticleBiomass in Austria: renewable, domestic power systems reviving rural Austrian...
Grist's David Roberts tours biomass installations in rural Austria, looking at the elegance of combined heat and power from locally controlled sources.
View ArticleRotterdam taxis switch to biofuel
The Rotterdam Taxi Centre announced today that it has concluded an agreement with the Rotterdam Climate Initiative to replace part of its fleet with taxis that run on biofuel. The municipality of...
View ArticleIn Germany, ruddy-cheeked farmers achieve (green) energy independence
The residents of rural Freiamt, Germany produce 17 percent more electricity than they use, boosting their bottom line and proving that green isn’t just for geeky idealists.
View ArticleThe age of the train returns to French provinces
Small train stations are experiencing a rebirth in France, where the fast intercity trains have ruled of late. Renewed service in small towns is a response to higher demand.
View ArticleA model for real community energy self-sufficiency
This German town finds energy security - and some profit - in self-sufficiency. The town of Freiamt generates its entire electricity needs from locally owned renewable sources, and then sells a 30 per...
View ArticleBerlin Aims to Become Solar Powerhouse
Berlin wants to become a world leader in the solar energy field, both as a user of the sun's rays for energy and as a pioneer in solar technology despite its northern, cloud-covered location, its...
View ArticleMauenheim – The First Bio-Energy village of Baden-Württemberg
Mauenheim is the first village in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg to meet its electrical and hot water needs completely locally from renewable sources. Electrical generations from biogas...
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