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Electric Vehicles Are Practical, Great to Drive and Potentially Cheaper to Run
Electric vehicles are practical, fun to drive, and potentially more cost-effective to own than their gas counterparts. There are hatchback cars, family SUVs and luxury limos available as EV options. Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV stands out as one of the best all-round EVs, boasting sleek design and comfortable interior features. Additionally, its range is exceptional…
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation refers to any efforts undertaken to lower greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon sinks, including switching to renewable energy, cutting consumption or protecting ecosystems. Every purchase incurs an environmental cost – it takes energy to extract raw materials, manufacture goods, and transport them around the globe. Limiting consumption and purchasing secondhand items…
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Energy Policy and Development Goals
Energy policy encompasses laws, international treaties, incentives to invest and guidelines for conserving energy use. It may also incorporate emergency preparedness strategies like demand restraint or fuel rationing for emergency situations. Effective energy policies strive to minimize both short-term costs and environmental impacts while gradually transitioning towards technologies with zero or near-zero emissions over time.…
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The Benefits of Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development refers to combining various uses for real estate into one building or development area, such as retail, office, residential and recreational uses. By consolidating functions within close proximity, they provide more convenient living conditions for occupants by decreasing travel between locations and decreasing environmental impact. They also support local economies by diversifying revenue…
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The Benefits of Green Buildings
Green buildings bring many advantages for their occupants, owners and communities. Economically speaking, green buildings reduce operating costs through resource efficiency and waste reduction while adding value through higher property valuations, more environmentally sustainable practices and creating healthier environments that directly improve wellbeing and productivity for occupants. Future-proof your business against increasingly stringent environmental regulations.…
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Transit-Oriented Development
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an urban growth strategy centered on public transportation that seeks to create vibrant, walkable neighborhoods while increasing transit ridership and decreasing congestion while creating sustainable real estate investment opportunities. TOD helps low income households save on transportation costs, freeing up income to invest in other areas that benefit all residents of…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure fosters a new economy rooted in climate and sustainability actions, including environmental protocols, multidisciplinary practices and the consideration of ecological data when selecting projects. These strategies include mixed-use designs that combine housing, offices and businesses into single buildings to reduce commute times and greening the city with trees and other forms of…
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Energy Efficiency Tips For Homeowners
Energy efficiency reduces our need for fossil fuels, saving money and helping the environment at once. Furthermore, energy efficiency lessens exposure to sudden energy price shocks that disproportionately impact low-income households. Make simple energy-saving upgrades to your home to cut electricity costs. Opt for appliances and electronics that use less power, install dimmers switches, and…
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The Three Pillars of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development can be broadly defined as “development that meets present needs without jeopardizing future generations’ ability to meet theirs”. The Brundtland Commission first put forward this definition of sustainable development, which was later accepted multilaterally at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. Governments can promote sustainable practices through policies like encouraging…
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What Makes a Smart City?
Smart cities leverage modern technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability and quality of life for its citizens. These innovations may include intelligent transportation systems, improved water and waste management systems and energy-saving lighting fixtures. What defines a smart city differs depending on where one lives, with cities from Europe, Asia and the Americas competing to become…
