Environment
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2.4KWhen you live at 78ºN you become an expert in everything
Christin Kristoffersen, former mayor of Longyearbyen, talks about the challenges and adventures of daily life in the Arctic Circle, and the growing...
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When the waters are rising…
Kiribati’s former president Anote Tong faces climate change head on and sees hope, even as islands become an early warning system for...
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Anne Hidalgo and Arnold Schwarzenegger Announce Collaboration in Climate Change Fight
Anne Hidalgo during the C40 Cities Women4Climate event in New York City C40 Cities and R20 Regions of Climate Action agree to work...
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NYC Solar Power Capacity Surpasses 100 Megawatts
Citywide solar capacity quadruples under Mayor de Blasio, supporting more than 2,700 jobs The City’s municipal solar portfolio alone is set to triple...
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Mayors of Paris and London Announce Car Scoring System to Curb Pollution
Car buyers will soon be able to identify the most environmentally friendly models on the road and choose new cars that will...
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Islands of the World Get Their Own Smart Congress
The three plenary sessions will look into the role of islands as committed examples of sustainability; islands in a connected world; and...
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“London’s toxic air is an outrage” says Sadiq Khan
Mayor launches first Low Emission Bus Zone to tackle toxic air The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today delivered the capital’s first ever...
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10.4KBuying a Diesel Car Today is Selfish and Irresponsible
We all know that pollution, like tobacco, kills! We also know that diesel fuel is extremely dirty. Unfortunately, until a few years...
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Barcelona Needs Swift Action Against Pollution
The capital of Catalunya is suffering from persistent high pollution due to car density and the largest number of motorcycles of any...
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3.9KHow to improve Europe’s haphazard recovery of plastic waste
Inconsistency, confusion and lack of common standards all contribute to low recovery, but the solutions are many and would push Europe quickly...