Long ago, Denmark pioneered wind power, which now accounts for 20 percent of its energy production. Everyday Danish citizens -- from farmers to art dealers -- invested in windmills. Worldfocus special correspondent John Larson reports on how Danish citizens are capturing windfall profits.
All Posts Tagged With: "Denmark"
Signature Video
November 16, 2009
Everyday Danes profit from pioneering wind power
Signature Video
November 5, 2009
Taxes curb Danish oil use, promote energy independence
Producer John Larson reports from Copenhagen, Denmark, on how changing lifestyles, taxing energy and subsidizing alternative technologies have reduced the country's dependency on oil and created thousands of new jobs.
Perspectives
August 5, 2009
Ambitious Dane takes the reins at NATO
As NATO ushers in a new secretary general, the Taliban insurgency is raging in Afghanistan. A NATO resurgence will depend upon the diplomatic skills of Anders Fogh Rasmussen, writes Worldfocus contributor Ben Piven.
Perspectives
July 31, 2009
Greenland’s people take pride in traditional language
In recent months, Greenland has taken steps towards self-rule. Cultural identity is also highly important to Greenlanders, and Jason George of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting writes that the traditional Greenlandic language has become a symbol for national pride.
Analysis
July 28, 2009
Warming Greenland moves towards independence
Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen has proclaimed that Greenland can declare full independence from Denmark. But even as Greenland moves towards independence, it must contend with the growing effects of climate change and wean itself off Danish financial support.
Blogwatch
October 23, 2008
Hindi music and Palestinian beer toast Oktoberfest
Inspired by Germany's annual beer festival, countries around the world break out their steins.
Blogwatch
October 7, 2008
Racist attacks echo across Europe
Hate crimes and violence against immigrants break out in Denmark, Italy and Russia.
Perspectives
September 26, 2008
Fighting corruption in Jordan by Danish example
A Worldfocus contributing blogger discusses measures to fight corruption in Jordan based on success in Denmark.
