urban affairs
2012
CO2 Emissions from Daily Travel: A Comparison of Germany and the U.S.
Oct 12On October 12, 2012, the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies (AICGS) hosted a presentation on “CO2 Emissions from Daily Travel: A Comparison of Germany and the U.S.” Dr. Ralph Buehler, DAAD/AICGS Fellow, discussed his research regarding the difference in levels of CO2 emissions in the two countries and factors which contribute to it. The event was generously supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Steps to Creating a Bicycle-Friendly City
Did you know that there is approximately one bicycle trip taken in the U.S. for every twenty taken in Germany? AICGS Fellow and Assistant Professor of Urban Affairs and Planning at Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs Dr. Ralph Buehler recently co-wrote an article with Dr. John Pucher titled “Walking… Read more >
