Take a chance on solar
Germany is known for being a leader in renewable energy, but did you know that North Carolina is a leader for solar energy in the United States? In 2014, NC had the second highest installment of solar...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The global path to a carbon-free future: Carbon permits
The world as a whole emitted more carbon dioxide in 2013 due to burning fossil fuels than ever before. Estimates for 2014 pollution levels are not yet available, but were expected to increase by 2.5...
View Article5 reasons the EU-ETS failed and 5 ways the U.S. can improve
Why the EU Emissions Trading System has been unsuccessful The European Commission issued too many permits. The caps set by the EU were not restrictive enough to reduce emissions; in fact, there were...
View ArticleNo Sticker, No Entry: low-emission zones
Q&A: Low-Emission Zones Road transportation is responsible for some of the most harmful emissions in European urban areas. And with 2.5 billion cars forecasted to be on the road by 2050, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
To bet on batteries: The future of energy storage
The tragic flaw of renewable energy, wind and solar in particular, is its total dependency on the weather. What do you do when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing? The technical word for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Build the life you want to live: Community initiatives in Vauban
Part I : Short stories from Vauban and how it came to be The city of Freiburg has been heralded as the “ecological” capital of Germany. Take the train into the city and you can spot acres of solar...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The social impact of an energy transition: citizen engagement
The Energiewende Germany’s renewable energy transition is more than a package of energy policies seeking to increase Germany’s renewable energy consumption and production. This energy transition is...
View ArticleThe social impact of an energy transition: what about the poor?
With the increasing price of fossil fuels, Germany’s energy transition has the potential of mitigating the costs through the use of renewable energy generation and energy efficiency legislation. Energy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
But how do we get there? Sustainability tips for American cities
Freiburg, Germany-Annette would love to live in Vauban an eco and socially minded neighborhood of 5,000 in Freiburg, Germany. “The people here are so friendly. There are a lot of open people. In other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Visualizing a lifestyle without car ownership
Freiburg, Germany-You won’t find huge parking lots or drive thru windows in one German community on the outskirts of Freiburg, a city of 200,000. Leaving your car in front of your apartment here is...
View Article
