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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation encompasses any human activity which reduces emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere or increases sinks for these gases, such as changing energy systems, protecting biodiversity…
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Energy Policy Implementation
Accessing affordable, clean energy is essential to economic development and human wellbeing. Transitioning away from fossil fuels towards renewables necessitates policies which promote innovation while addressing technical hurdles –…
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What Is a Mixed-Use Development?
By providing amenities such as restaurants, retail shops and residences in close proximity, residents are more likely to walk or use public transit to travel between locations – thus…
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Transit-Oriented Development
TOD refers to the development of compact, walkable communities centered on high quality public transit stations that make life possible without driving a car by providing housing, jobs and…
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Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
Sustainable urban infrastructure refers to creating cities that balance economic development with natural resource conservation and environmental quality. This involves adopting eco-friendly initiatives such as efficient building standards, renewable…
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Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
Energy efficiency is a cost-effective, low-impact way of combatting climate pollution on a large scale, so accelerating its adoption is crucial for reaching net zero emissions and combatting climate…
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The Goals of Sustainable Development
In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals were put in place with the intention of ending poverty, reducing inequality, and protecting the planet from climate change by 2030. Unfortunately, issues…
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Smart Cities and Public Services
Data-driven insights that improve city services – from public transport and waste disposal, while decreasing crime rates – define smart cities. Partnerships between cities and private sector organizations can…
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What Are Smart Grids?
Smart grid is an electricity network that utilizes digital and other advanced technologies to coordinate the needs and capabilities of all generators, grid operators and end users in order…
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Why Energy Storage Is Important to the Future of Renewables
Energy can be stored in many forms in nature and man-made systems, with storage periods that vary accordingly. Electricity storage helps balance the delicate equilibrium between electricity production and…