Geneva: free public transport for tourists, but locals prefer the bike

I was in Geneva, Switzerland for the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. I attended the 24th Meeting of the Parties (MOP24) as a writer with IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin. The Montreal Protocol is hailed as the most successful environmental treaty of its kind, signed by 197 countries.… Read More Geneva: free public transport for tourists, but locals prefer the bike

Urban Compost: it’s all about the worms

In September 2012, I attended the Amsterdam Harvest Event, hosted by ‘Farming the City’ and Cities Magazine.  Local farmers and urban agriculture enthusiasts were invited to sell their produce (produced in or around Amsterdam) or share ideas.  At the Harvest Event, I learned about Cityplot.  “City Plot is an urban farming collective that supports people… Read More Urban Compost: it’s all about the worms

Dutch bicycles

If you asked me my favourite thing about the Netherlands… The Netherlands is the most densely populated, and the flattest, country in Europe.  This can be difficult for someone like myself, accustomed to mountains.  In the beginning I felt claustrophobic, unable to escape or see a high point on the horizon.  With time though, I’ve… Read More Dutch bicycles