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Electric vehicles (EVs) use an electric motor instead of traditional engines powered by petrol or diesel, so no tailpipe pollution occurs and maintenance costs are substantially reduced. At present, most EVs are charged either at home or public charging stations; public EV charging stations have become increasingly prevalent over time and now rival gas stations…

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the many ways we can mitigate emissions from power plants, steel mills and cement production facilities, ammonia/ethanol plants and similar facilities. CCS involves collecting CO2 gas from these sources before transporting it and permanently storing it underground. Transport of CO2 requires compressing it into a liquid state…

Energy policy seeks to address the challenge of providing affordable, secure and clean energy sources to society at large. Countries develop and implement different energy policies according to national priorities such as decarbonization goals, reliability measures, resource diversification initiatives and economic costs. Governments may employ policies to facilitate research, increase efficiency and application of technologies,…

Climate change mitigation includes measures such as limiting greenhouse gas emissions, restoring forests and critical ecosystems, adapting to heat waves and flooding as well as adapting to impacts like heat waves and flooding – these steps are key to keeping global warming below 1.5degC and avoiding irreversible climate changes. Adaptation and mitigation efforts are increasingly…

Mix-use development combines residential, commercial, retail, cultural and institutional uses into one single development project to address urbanization, sprawl and decentralization issues brought on by zoning regulations that separate land uses legally. Encourage mixed-use development as an approach to meeting common master plan goals such as economic development, affordable housing, traffic reduction and community wellbeing.…

Green buildings rely on energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials and renewable energies as foundational principles, while taking into account their impact on local biodiversity and natural resources. Green building initiatives such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) offer certification systems that evaluate structures based on various…

TOD seeks to create dense, walkable communities served by public transit. TOD can increase economic activity while building vibrant neighborhoods and decreasing automobile dependence. TOD can also help lower transportation costs for low-income households, which frees up income that can be put towards other needs within the household. Increasing Transit Ridership Increased transit ridership requires…

Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to equipment and systems designed to meet the environmental, social and economic needs of a city while simultaneously meeting unknown future requirements. Curitiba’s waste-to-energy plants use waste materials as input for clean energy generation and heating, thus decreasing landfill use and emissions. Furthermore, green roofs and rain gardens can help mitigate…

Energy efficiency is one of the lowest-cost strategies to reduce pollution levels while meeting families’ energy needs and budget constraints, while simultaneously helping businesses increase profits and expand. Energy efficiency strategies involve cutting back on energy consumption, improving insulation and HVAC systems, choosing energy-saving appliances and lighting fixtures, and adopting smart grid technologies. Reduced energy…

The Sustainable Development Goals provide a shared language and vision, yet every country and community faces unique challenges and circumstances that necessitate innovative leadership and partnerships for sustainable development to occur. Sustainability is at the core of global efforts such as ending poverty and hunger, improving education, adapting to climate change, and fostering peace. 1.…