Tag: Global issues

Cow’s milk and more: Energy efficiency in Samsø, Denmark

November 23, 2009
In the News

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

Sweden tops 2009 Commitment to Development Index

November 10, 2009
In the News

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

November 6, 2009
In the News

Denmark and Norway were among the nations honored at the recent Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations, held in Washington, DC, …Read the Rest

Swedish prime minister urges US and others to follow EU lead on climate change

November 3, 2009
In the News

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