Freiburg Germany - BBCMark Mardell, the BBC's Europe editor, well he is for a short time longer, has written an article entitled 'A Greener Germany' about the city of Freiburg in the Black Forest region.
The city is the largest in Germany where the Green Party are in power and the residents live the benefit. Green politicians are in charge and the deputy mayor, Gerda Stuchlick, says: " There are clear consequences. We've reduced CO2 by 40% and we have 10% renewable energy. What's unique is we have institutions, policy and the will of the people coming together."
It likes to be known as "Solar City". The town hall and the football stadium, swimming pools and the station boast mirrors to create solar power. New houses have to consume a third less energy than German law requires.
An interesting article well worth reading. It indicates the benefits of Green Party policies.
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