Renewable Energy

The yellow flowers that populate most of Bavaria's fields are called rapeseed. They're primarily used to make Canola oil, and now they are also used in the production of biodiesel.

Small groups of wind turbines can be found on many of the hilltops throughout the countryside. They look great from a distance with their huge blades revolving lazily and up close they make a very eery low-pitched whoosh.

Environmentalism runs deep in the German ethos. Indeed, environmental purity was a major plank in the Nazi platform. Choose your words carefully or else you'll find yourself on the receiving end of a lecture titled 'The environmental duties of industrialized nations.' In the event of a lecture it's best to smile and nod and never let anyone know you're from Texas.