Aerial Views of Why Europe Has a Small Carbon Footprint

“Europe and the United States have very similar standards of living, but significantly different carbon footprints. Aerial photographer Alex MacLean documents this phenomenon in images that show how Northern Europe uses smart design and planning to reduce the amount of carbon it emits.”

Read the full story: https://e360.yale.edu/features/energy_landscapes_an_aerial_view_of_europes_carbon_footprint

(Yale Environment 360. Feb 2016, ft. photography by Alex MacLean)

Rysum, Germany, a 15th-century village. Expansion is restricted within a growth boundary, creating a sharp urban and rural edge.

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