revitalization

The Gowanus Canal remains an industrial wasteland despite years of focused local efforts from Brooklyn residents. Now, the pressure is on to revitalize. But can the canal be cleaned?

Sci-Fi legend blesses plan for community gardens, farmers’ market, green roofs, festival, renewable energy and a new green technology center named after the acclaimed writer. Bradbury grew up in Waukegan, IL, and immortalized it in stories as "Green Town," a lush and inviting place. Over time, population growth, sprawl and deterioration took its toll. Now, a green rebirth is being launched.

The small shrinking town of Güssing is reinventing and revitalizing itself greenly, generating its own energy and trying to attract new business and research to bring money and growth to the area.

They have reduced their carbon dioxide emissions by a staggering 93 percent in the last twelve years. Read on to learn more about this pioneering leader in eco-living.