Brian FonginSustainable Germany“Sustain”ability Trip Conclusion: BerlinThere is good reason why some say that Berlin is “not quite Germany” and Germany is “not like Berlin”. In our last stop at Berlin, I…Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanyCorporate Turbines: Clarifying Alternative Energy Operations and StatisticsWhen a company claims to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, one should dig deeper to further evaluate whether different…Jun 22, 2023Jun 22, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanySustainable Greenery: In Freiburg and BeyondReflecting on our time in Freiburg and surrounding areas, I once again realized differences in my personal experience living in the United…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanyFresh Food and Classic CarsStarting in Stuttgart, one aspect that immediately captured my eyes was the differing architecture that the city featured compared to…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanyMultikulti and Integration Among Germany’s Refugee PopulationThere are those who advocate for greater diversity and inclusion. There are those who argue that “Multikulti,” or a multicultural society…Apr 16, 2023Apr 16, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanyReflection on Ostalgie and DDR TalkReflecting on Professor Wong’s talk with Ina Gamila, I found her personal account of growing up in East Germany (DDR) fascinating compared…Apr 16, 2023Apr 16, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable Germany9 Euro Ticket: Extend, Edit, or Expunge?The 9 Euro Ticket was a highly publicized discount ticket for public transportation in Germany that was introduced in the summer of 2022…Apr 15, 2023Apr 15, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanyGerman Serum and Vaccine SectorA sector in the German economy that stood out to me was the serums and vaccines industry. The country is known for its efficient and…Apr 14, 2023Apr 14, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanyA German Energy CompromiseIn recent years, Germany has been transitioning its energy sector away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy towards renewable energy…Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
Brian FonginSustainable GermanySustainable Tobacco Regulation Over Prohibition?On November 8, 2022, California voters upheld Senate Bill (SB) 793 effectively banning the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the…Mar 1, 2023Mar 1, 2023