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
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
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
Lukas Gschwandtner
conservation, environmental economics, environmental health, environmental policy, sustainability, travel
conservation, 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
Lukas Gschwandtner
climate, energy, environmental economics, environmental health, students, sustainability, travel
climate, 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
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
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
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