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renewable energy
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In response to COVID-19, cities focus on nature and innovation to ensure a green recovery
“We are now facing two global crises, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Post-COVID-19 recovery should not mark…
Methods and myths of sustainable development
Sustainable isn’t attainable when it comes to urban development and growth. Or at least that’s the prevailing perception…
Japanese cities take a circular approach to energy and decarbonization
Local and regional governments are not waiting for their national governments to take climate action. In Japan, local…
Why cities, towns and regions are creating a roadmap towards 100% renewable energy
Tackling the climate emergency – a security, socioeconomic and environmental crisis – requires the unprecedented transformation of energy…
Africa leads the way in green buildings – a key enabler for renewables on the continent
Passive design and insulation can reduce a building’s energy demand and the city’s overall demand for energy, making…
Copenhagen’s Four-Fold Path to Carbon Neutrality: An ambitious plan to cut carbon emissions and create a sustainable future
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, who…
How district energy solutions are changing cities
An increasing number of cities across the world are getting on board and reaping the benefits of district…
Rotterdam implements energy transition and climate measures
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area,…
Amsterdam mobilizes for a clean, prosperous, sustainable future
By John J. Berger, PhD, an energy and environmental policy specialist based in the San Francisco Bay Area,…
Mayor Anna Tenje takes Växjö, Sweden forward in championing renewable energy
A Member of ICLEI and the Global 100% Renewable Energy Cities & Regions Network, Växjö, Sweden is leading…