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London Restoring Water Fountains, Giving Citizens Free Drinking Water

Photo via Maurice When did water fountains become more of a novelty than an expectation in urban areas? And when did their restoration become news See more here: London Restoring Water Fountains,...

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Creating an Oasis in the Food Desert

Image credit: Good Nestled amid many urban areas, and even some rural areas, are food deserts : places dominated by convenience stores that sell only highly processed snacks and junk food. Living in...

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White Roof Project: Cools NYC One Roof At A Time

Urban cities are hot. They are full of heat-trapping tar, pavements and dark surfaces that absorb heat and increase ambient temperatures. This is called the Heat Island Effect and is responsible for...

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"If You Want to Save the Planet, Move to New York"

Photo credit: joiseyshowaa via Flickr/CC BY-SA Cities are the future. More than 50% of the globe’s population now lives in urban areas. By 2050, 70% will. In China, the most populous nation in the...

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How the world’s trash problem presents profit opportunity

With the volume of global solid waste projected to double by 2025, waste management companies are sitting pretty, even as other businesses seek to slash their waste. Read more: How the world’s trash...

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10 tips to improve your buildings’ operational efficiency

With commercial buildings accounting for up to 75 percent of the energy used and 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas, it's critical that they operate more efficiently. Continued...

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Navia Driverless Electric Shuttle Reduces Traffic (and Pollution) in...

Google may have captured all the headlines with its driverless cars , but it’s not the only one experimenting with autonomous vehicles. Induct , a mobility solutions firm based in France, has...

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No cars, no problem? Imagining a sustainable city

Sure, pollution-free, regenerative urban areas sound great. But what would that city actually look like? Read the rest here: No cars, no problem? Imagining a sustainable city

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3 big ways sustainable design will shape future cities

When it comes to the evolution of urban areas, think up and think fewer cars. Read more here: 3 big ways sustainable design will shape future cities

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4 strategies for equitable, sustainable cities

Ensuring that underserved urban areas can implement environmental projects without resulting in environmental gentrification. Go here to see the original: 4 strategies for equitable, sustainable cities

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Rooftop solar will help small businesses weather the next recession

Sponsored: Rooftop solar paired with energy efficiency delivers an economic windfall for small business owners Read more: Rooftop solar will help small businesses weather the next recession

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4 cities using transportation data to be more sustainable and socially inclusive

These urban areas are tracking the barriers deterring their citizens from using public transit — and fixing them. Continued here: 4 cities using transportation data to be more sustainable and socially...

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Microgrids, indoor agriculture go together like peas and carrots

Vertical farms can help produce food close to urban areas, but plant factories require a staggering amount of energy. Read the original: Microgrids, indoor agriculture go together like peas and carrots

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Students design skateboard wheels made from chewing gum

Chewing gum: it’s a type of plastic pollution that we’re just not talking about enough. Most modern chewing gums are made from synthetic plastic polymers that don’t break down or biodegrade. That...

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London Restoring Water Fountains, Giving Citizens Free Drinking Water

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Creating an Oasis in the Food Desert

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White Roof Project: Cools NYC One Roof At A Time

Urban cities are hot. They are full of heat-trapping tar, pavements and dark surfaces that absorb heat and increase ambient temperatures. This is called the Heat Island Effect and is responsible for...

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"If You Want to Save the Planet, Move to New York"

Photo credit: joiseyshowaa via Flickr/CC BY-SA Cities are the future. More than 50% of the globe’s population now lives in urban areas. By 2050, 70% will. In China, the most populous nation in the...

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