Trees remain important oxygen producers and those in the Schifflange area are estimated to emit around 30,000 tons per year. Receiving the European Energy Award in 2013 was certainly a motivation boost, but the municipality still has a long way to go if it wants to become climate-neutral.
Not long ago, local officials painted blue stripes on trees in an area spreading over half a hectare. The goal of this initiative is to raise awareness of everyone’s need for oxygen.
