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Car-Free German Suburb Vauban Makes Residents Happier

nytimes.com | ELISABETH ROSENTHAL | Posted 06.12.2009 | Green


"When I had a car I was always tense. I'm much happier this way," said Heidrun Walter, a media trainer and mother of two, as she walked verdant street...

Yom Kippur Looked Pretty Green, Carless In Tel Aviv

Treehugger | Jesse Fox | Posted 11.13.2008 | Green


That's right - Yom Kippur. A somber day of introspection in most of Israel, in mellow Tel Aviv the Day of Atonement is the closest thing to a day with...

New Bike Gear Makes Your Ride Even Greener

Treehugger | Sami Grover | Posted 06.07.2008 | Green


We've always been impressed with the way Terrapass think beyond offsets to how they can actually encourage folks to lead greener lifestyles too. Fro...