"A 'wild town aiming for fossil freedom': Sweden's timber city that embraced green long before Greta"
Long before Greta Thunberg emerged as a symbol of climate activism, the small city of Växjö was pioneering a green vision for urban living. Nestled in southern Sweden, about 450km from Stockholm, Växjö lies in the Småland region, a verdant area surrounded by forests and tranquil lakes. This historic city, around 1,000 years old, is part of Glasriket, or the "Kingdom of Crystal", home to legendary glassmakers like Kosta Boda and Orrefors, artisans who have been creating dazzling
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