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What Is Energy Policy?
Energy policy addresses how best to utilize global energy resources. It encompasses decisions regarding fossil fuels, renewables and energy efficiency. Many countries set goals to increase the proportion of…
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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Climate change mitigation requires restricting the emission of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere by cutting emissions from fossil fuels and improving carbon “sinks,” or storage facilities, which collect…
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What Is Mixed-Use Development?
Mixed-use development is an innovative approach to urban design and planning that combines residential, commercial, cultural and recreational areas to form sustainable communities that are vibrant places. Residents can…
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The Benefits of Green Buildings
Green buildings are built to conserve natural resources, reduce pollution and strain on the environment by cutting air and water pollution, as well as promote a healthier lifestyle at…
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Transit-Oriented Development
Transit Oriented Development relies heavily on density – that is, having many buildings, homes and activities clustered close together – as a central element. Dense development also incorporates mixed…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Urban infrastructure is vital to combatting climate change and providing people with essential services they require to thrive. Sustainable urban infrastructure employs innovative, efficient, and cost-effective practices that yield…
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What Is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development (SD) refers to the concept of managing people’s economic and social needs while protecting our natural environment and natural resources. SD was first introduced by the World…
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Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is the most cost-effective method of reducing energy demand. By eliminating fossil fuel extraction and processing needs, making renewable energy more accessible, and contributing towards net zero…
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Smart Cities and Healthy Cities
Smart city technologies can assist cities in cutting costs, improving sustainability and increasing quality of life. Digitized existing infrastructure and services such as energy distribution can be utilized to…
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Smart Grids
Smart grid is an electricity system which facilitates energy transfer in both directions, through technologies like sensors and communications systems. Smart grids also offer new methods of controlling demand….
