Eco-Friendly, Nearly Car-Free Town a Hit in Germany
Saturday, June 9th, 2007By CHRISTEL KUCHARZ
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has placed global warming high on the agenda for the upcoming G-8 summit, due to begin in the Baltic Sea resort of Heiligendamm, Germany, early next week.
If Merkel, who currently holds the rotating G-8 chair, has her way, the leaders of the world’s leading industrial nations will agree on a binding commitment to reduce greenhouse emissions.
The United States, among other countries, has so far resisted any such commitment and has refused to agree to concrete emissions reduction goals, making it very difficult, if not impossible, for Merkel to reach a joint G-8 position on that subject.
There are tons of Green Parties in the United Kingdom, with newsfeeds coming from practically every local district. Will be adding newsfeeds from these folks as time permits.
The Green Party in France is very strong and growing in support. As the home of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, Greens in France have also added sustanability.
The German Green Party is especially strong, having brought forward forward-thinking legislation that has captured the imagination of Europe.