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The Benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs)
No matter your driving style – SUV, sedan or executive luxury model – an electric vehicle (EV) may be just what’s needed. Postmedia Driving Editor Graeme Fletcher states that…
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation efforts include efforts to lower GHG emissions and enhance carbon sinks. It also involves measures such as building flood defenses, planning for heat waves, managing water…
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Energy Policy – The Four Phases of Policy Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
Prudent management of energy resources and development of renewable energy technologies are central aspects of energy policy. By effectively using them to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without raising consumer…
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Mixed-Use Development Challenges
Mixed use development is an emerging trend that offers residential and commercial tenants alike the benefits of an accessible neighborhood, but mixed use projects present specific challenges. Maintaining compliance…
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Green Buildings – A Key Element in Sustainable Urban Development
Green buildings are essential components of sustainable urban development. By minimising energy and water consumption, they help combat climate change while simultaneously saving on costs associated with maintaining them….
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Transit-Oriented Development
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an exciting trend in community planning that creates vibrant people places around high quality transit systems, helping reduce our reliance on cars while improving health…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure promotes resilience in cities by mitigating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Many solutions based on nature can help cities make these gains, including turning…
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Energy Efficiency Tips For Homeowners and Businesses
Energy efficiency saves both individuals and businesses money by lowering utility bills. Furthermore, it lowers operating costs while simultaneously improving building comfort without impacting productivity. Energy efficiency reduces dependence…
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The Three Dimensions of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development (SD) is an approach to global policy that balances economic, social and environmental considerations – these three dimensions being known as SD’s three dimensions. Governments can set…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Grids
Smart grids are power distribution systems designed to offer greater visibility and flexibility for power distribution networks, offering an effective tool against terrorist attacks or natural disasters that affect…