Artsy & Icelandic: creative approaches to curb inner-city driving

In Summer 2012 I attended a PhD course on ’Climate Adaptation Policy’ in Reykjavik; rather apropos considering climate change has (and will continue to have) noticeable consequences for Iceland. Simultaneous to these consequences, Iceland has made efforts to reduce emissions (notably investments in geothermal energy). Still, per capita emissions remain high, specifically emissions from heavy industry,… Read More Artsy & Icelandic: creative approaches to curb inner-city driving

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