As the Copenhagen climate summit draws ever closer, climate change and clean energy are on the minds of many. It’s fitting that the summit will take place in Denmark, which continues to be a leader in addressing these issues. The Danish island of Samsø is one example of sustainable energy development, as the news service Tierramérica reports. Samsø Island, Beyond Fantasy by Julio Godoy, Tierramérica On the Danish island of …Read the Rest
Archive for November, 2009
Christmas markets in Sweden
Christmas is just a little over a month away, and that means the holiday markets are in full swing in …Read the Rest
Sweden tops 2009 Commitment to Development Index
At the risk of turning this blog into a Nordic love fest, here’s yet another recently released set of rankings …Read the Rest
Denmark and Norway honored among most peaceful nations in the world
Denmark and Norway were among the nations honored at the recent Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations, held in Washington, DC, …Read the Rest
Norway tops list of best-rated sustainable destinations
The National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations has ranked Norway’s fjords region as the world’s best destination in terms …Read the Rest
Lonely Planet names Iceland one of best value destinations for 2010
Leading guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has just released its new title, Best in Travel 2010, containing 17 top travel lists. …Read the Rest
Swedish prime minister urges US and others to follow EU lead on climate change
Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt today urged the United States and other developed countries to follow the European Union’s lead …Read the Rest
