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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is one of the many technologies being explored to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, with long-term disposal taking place underground in geologic formations. CCUS involves extracting CO2 from power plants or industrial facilities, compressing it, transporting it to storage sites in porous rock formations such as depleted oil…

Energy policy shapes the decisions society makes about producing and using energy. Policies include building codes, energy efficiency standards, tax credits and air quality regulations as well as energy pricing and international trade. Countries formulate and implement energy policies tailored to their national interests, which could include system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential and…

Imagine your boat has developed a leak. In order to keep it afloat and prevent further damage, it’s imperative that the holes be sealed immediately in order to stop further leaks from developing. Climate change mitigation entails efforts to limit emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases by decreasing emissions and expanding sinks – including policies, incentives…

Green buildings are designed to minimize their environmental footprint during both construction and operation, such as by using less water, promoting biodiversity, and choosing eco-friendly materials. Examples include rooftop gardens, living walls that grow on artificial substrates and facades with climbing plants to shade the building and lower energy usage for air conditioning systems. Occupants…

Mixed-use development is a type of real estate which encompasses retail, commercial, office and residential spaces within its development area. This form of development attracts diverse tenants while offering convenient community locations. Today there are various direct investments opportunities in mixed use properties available for investors to diversify their portfolio with high-performing investments. Creating a…

TOD promotes urban development that optimizes residential, business and leisure space within walking distance of public transit. It addresses sprawl that leads to increased dependence on cars for travel while simultaneously increasing emissions from exhaust fumes that limit physical activity and expose people to toxic fumes. TOD can redevelop underutilized spaces around train stations such…

As over 7 billion people are projected to reside in cities by 2050, sustainable urban infrastructure must be planned with environmental and economic sustainability in mind, including energy and resource management. Sustainability requires three components for any city to flourish: water, electricity and transportation. To reduce emissions and encourage cycling by building cycle superhighways and…

Energy efficiency is a cost-effective solution to lower our energy use while simultaneously protecting the environment. Countries that prioritize energy efficiency investments over more costly supply investments often see lower energy prices and keep costs under control. Energy efficiency programs have become widespread globally. But not all families can access these benefits; many face high…

Sustainable development is an approach to economic and environmental development that seeks to strike a balance between economic progress and environmental protection. Achieve this requires taking an inclusive approach which considers all relevant factors. The UN Sustainable Development Goals were adopted in 2015 with an aim of eliminating poverty and hunger, increasing global prosperity, mitigating…

Smart cities are powered by connected devices that monitor data to improve efficiency, sustainability and safety. Now that hardware, wireless components and cellular data plans are more readily affordable than ever before, deployment of these connected devices has never been simpler. New York City initiated its smart city technology pilot program in 2020 by installing…