Six Year British Study Proves Drug Use Should be Decriminalized
An extensive six-year study by the independent British advisory organization, the UK Drug Policy Commission, has clearly shown that possession of small amounts of controlled drugs should be...
View ArticleTopless FEMEN Activists Demand Equal Rights & Death to Patriarchy
Several determined protesters from the Ukrainian feminist group FEMEN publicly demonstrated against the World Economic Forum this week; the annual WEF meeting was held at the exclusive Swiss resort of...
View ArticleFrankfurt 2013: Twike Trots Out the 4XP Human Powered Hybrid
The Twike is, essentially, a pedal-assist covered bicycle that's intended primarily as low-impact, zero-emission urban transport. The post Frankfurt 2013: Twike Trots Out the 4XP Human Powered Hybrid...
View ArticleGas 2 Asks: Can You Drive a Twike in Winter?
Of all the oddball green car concepts out there – and, there are a lot of ’em! – my favorite has to be the Twike 4XP. A human-powered hybrid, the Twike 4XP is a tiny urban runabout that you can pedal...
View ArticleToxic Paris Smog is Choking Us All
The Eiffel Tower disappeared last week, hidden beneath an opaque layer of filthy Paris smog. Temporary measures have been instituted to limit more air pollution, but why don’t we prevent these problems...
View ArticleWho are Spain’s Homeless Residents?
Our growing economic crisis has forced more people from various socioeconomic backgrounds to live on the street; now increasing numbers of Spain's homeless population were formerly members of the...
View ArticleNeed for Immigration Reform Being Underlined in Blood
Two months ago 15 people drowned trying to cross the border, after the Spanish military police shot rubber bullets at the frightened and exhausted, people. As untold numbers perish trying to flee to...
View ArticleNo Name Skate Girls Shred in Male Dominated Scene
For several years No Name Skate Girls have organized an annual European skateboarding tour that empowers women to be self-sufficient, challenge themselves and have fun skating together The post No Name...
View ArticleTeaching Change: European Summer University for Social Movements
This summer there is a unique opportunity to learn how we can all organize and work together to create a better world at the European Summer University for Social Movements in Paris The post Teaching...
View ArticleSpain Hosts First Rural Ladyfest Celebration
From September 4-7 Spain’s northern Asturia province will host Rural Ladyfest, a DIY grassroots festival that celebrates women, and challenges oppression The post Spain Hosts First Rural Ladyfest...
View ArticleCycling in Amsterdam – Stories on Video
When it comes to bicycle culture and cycling safety, Europe is way ahead of the US (although we’re catching up!). That’s especially true in Amsterdam, where it’s less about bikes co-existing with cars,...
View ArticleThis Billboard Doubles as a Homeless Shelter
The Project Gregory initiative in Slovakia hopes to take billboard advertisements across Europe’s highways and incorporate them into the facades of homeless shelters. That way, the revenue generated by...
View ArticleEU: All Airlines Must Pay for Their Carbon Emissions
It was decided many moons ago that the countries of the world would work together to stop global warming and climate change, by reducing their carbon emissions, in sync. Well, if you haven’t heard,...
View ArticleGuaranteed Basic Income Growing in Popularity
As our interconnected economies continue to flounder across the globe, the concept of Basic Income, a guaranteed income for all people, is becoming increasingly popular. Guaranteeing a minimal income...
View Article3 Green Hostels in Europe
Yesterday, we had a good post on 3 green hostels in the Americas. As I promised, here is one on green hostels in Europe as well. I have lived in Europe, in total, for about 2 and a half years now. I’m...
View ArticleDenmark & Germany Next to Announce Big Renewable Energy Targets & Possibilities
Yes, more European countries are showing that they are very serious about addressing climate change, while the U.S. does,.. well,.. not much. It was just the other I wrote about Northern Ireland and...
View ArticleLargest Offshore Wind Farm in World Completed in UK
Since I’m on a renewable energy in Europe kick this week, thought I’d share one more piece of good news. The largest offshore wind farm in the world was launched in the UK last week. This $1.2 billion...
View ArticleHigh-Speed Trains in Russia and Turkey
Turkey got its first high-speed trains back in November 2007. It’s state railway company (TCDD) was the 8th in the world to operate high-speed trains (and the 6th in Europe). News now is that the...
View ArticleEuropean Cities Limiting the Car, Improving Quality of Life
Europe, as we know, has a much different urban fabric — because most of its cities were developed long before cars arrived. They have narrower streets, are more walkable, more bike-friendly, and more...
View ArticleHow Perugia, Italy Said Goodbye to Traffic, Hello to Improved Quality of Life
If you want to see an idyllic, small Italian city, Perugia may be the place for you. It fits all the characteristics of those beautiful Italian towns from the movies. However, it hasn’t forever. It...
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