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with a clear conscience
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Clean teChnoloGies on time
There is enormous growth potential in ecofriendly, clean technologies. A new partnership aspires to place Denmark at the cutting edge of cleantech development. Read more on page 4
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Climate stRateGists take up the fiGht
With their new climate strategy, Region Zealand and 17 municipalities in Zealand have created the common ground that is essential to efficiently adapt to climate change. Read more on page 29
Biofuel with no afteR-taste
a GReenhouse haRvestinG eneRGy
Fuel made from biomass has been blamed for rising food prices, because crops are grown for fuel instead of food. A new project analyses the potential of producing biofuel from resources that cannot be used for food cultivation. Read more on page 20
A pilot project at a giant nursery in Funen aims to drastically reduce the energy consumption of the nurseries and add energy to the list of crops that can be harvested in Danish greenhouses. Read more on page 8
Run youR own miCRo-heatinG plant
we CReate woRkplaCes anD a BetteR enviRonment!
Hydrogen technology is one of the most promising avenues in the search for climatefriendly energy sources. One corner of the hydrogen technology world is based in Hobro but here the climate is not their main concern. Read more on page 30
Some big companies in Denmark intend to make biofuel-powered micro-heating plants the home heaters of the future. Read more on page 22
The citizens demanded CO2-free district heating and they got it. From 2011 on, Dronninglund District Heating will supply half the town with heating based solely on the rays of the sun. Read more on page 12
laRGe-sCale solaR heatinG
BuilDinG without BaRRieRs
Green construction projects can easily grow out of existing buildings. Through renovation, the capital's 'Plan C' aims to reduce energy consumption to just under one-third. Read more on page 24
Diesel with a CleaR ConsCienCe
Daka Biodiesel manufactures biodiesel from slaughterhouse waste. In East Jutland, the term 'road hog' has taken on a whole new meaning. Read more on page 16
GReen visions on sustainaBle winGs
Bornholm's waste is becoming valuable. A new bioethanol plant has been launched to generate CO2-neutral energy and extract ethanol from ordinary everyday rubbish with citizens playing an important role. Read more on page 32
waste is the Capital of the GReen CyCle
Lolland is striving to become one of Europe's leading test environments in algae production for jet fuel, amongst other things. Power from wind turbines will make the difference. Read more on page 26
RisinG GRounDwateR is an oveRlookeD thReat
Central Denmark Region is the lead partner in a multinational project which aims to learn more about the effects of climate change on groundwater. Read more on page 35
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