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Lukas Gschwandtner
January 30, 2017January 27, 2017 Lukas Gschwandtnerconservation, environmental policy, marine studies, students, travel, water

Whaling in Iceland: An unfortunate effect of tourism?

As a part of my class trip to Iceland I took part in a whale watching excursion. As my professor led us to the harbor I noticed many vessels with large harpoons attached at the sides.Continue reading

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January 25, 2017 Lukas Gschwandtnertravel

Saying goodbye to Copenhagen and its pro-environment attitude

It has been a little over a month since I left Denmark. It feels strange to be back in Durham, but the familiarity has been nice. I wanted to wrap up my semester with aContinue reading

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December 23, 2016December 21, 2016 Lukas Gschwandtnertravel

Ice is Nice (part 2)

After my class explored Reykjavik, we hopped on a bus for an over two hour drive out to eastern Iceland. We were headed to Vatnajökull National Park to check out Jökulsárlón (pictured below), a glacier lagoonContinue reading

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December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 Lukas Gschwandtnerconservation, environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, sustainability, travel

The Cans of Cope

The recycling culture of Copenhagen is one of ease and encouragement. When first meeting the Danish students who would be living with me, they mentioned the competition over who gets to turn in the recyclables.Continue reading

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December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 Lukas Gschwandtnerclimate, energy, environmental economics, environmental health, students, sustainability, travel

Copenhagen Bike Culture

In my final weeks as a student living in Denmark, I wanted to take this time to reflect on what I think is one of the most intriguing things about the city of Copenhagen. WhenContinue reading

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November 11, 2016November 3, 2016 Lukas Gschwandtnermarine studies, students, sustainability, travel, water

Ice is Nice

The focus of my course of study here in Denmark is on glaciers and the impacts of climate change on the Arctic. Denmark has not had any glaciers since the last glacial period so inContinue reading

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October 24, 2016October 14, 2016 Lukas Gschwandtnerclimate, environmental economics, students, sustainability, travel

Climate Change & The New Danish Wine Country

When you think of places known for its wine, what comes to mind? Italy…France…maybe even California? Well because of climate change, Northern Denmark and its inhabitants are hoping to create Europe’s next famous wine country. MyContinue reading

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October 3, 2016September 27, 2016 Lukas Gschwandtnerenvironmental health, sustainability, travel, water

Intro + Odsherred Excursion: Day 1

It has been a little over a month since I first set foot in Copenhagen. After three flights equating to over 24 hours in total travel time, I finally was able to step foot in thisContinue reading

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About Lukas

My name is Lukas Gschwandtner and I am a junior undergraduate student working on my B.A. in Environmental Science and Policy and a minor in History. Growing up in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, sparked my interests in marine conservation and environmental policy which I have carried into my studies at Duke. Read More >

Discovery: Durham to Denmark

Throughout this blog I will document the effects of climate change in Denmark and other parts of Europe, as well any other fascinating finds I stumble upon during my travels.

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