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Profiles: Bright Lights, Green City

By The Editors
Photos below: Lennart Horst
They say it takes a village, but making Vienna shine as one of the most eco-friendly cities worldwide takes all sorts: we spoke to an urban gardener, a corporate eco-advocate, a street cleaner and an environmental activist. By Doina Boev & Benjamin Wolf Gerhard Pauli Gardener at the MA 42 Vienna Parks & Gardens Every time […]
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