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Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an emerging technology with great promise to combat global warming. CCS works by collecting emissions from power plants, steel mills or cement factories…
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Why Electric Vehicles Are Greener Than Gas-Powered Cars
Electric vehicle sales are on an impressive upswing, and governments offer financial incentives and tax credits for purchasing them. Furthermore, these vehicles are more environmentally friendly than their gas…
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What Is Energy Policy?
Energy policy refers to laws, regulations and incentives which impact energy production, distribution and consumption within any jurisdiction; that could include local municipalities, states or nations as well as…
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate change mitigation refers to actions undertaken by society to lower its greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, such as cutting energy use and producing renewable power, while altering…
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The Benefits of Mixed-Use Development
Imagine a city block where retail shops, apartments and restaurants coexist peacefully together – these spaces are interactive, hyper-connected and intrinsically diverse; that is mixed-use development at its finest!…
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Green Buildings and Climate Change
Green buildings are an integral component of combatting climate change. By minimising energy use and impact on the environment through innovative practices, technologies, and materials – green buildings offer…
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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Transit-oriented development (TOD) is an urban planning technique that concentrates jobs, homes and services near public transit stations to promote walking, bicycling and public transit use and create more…
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What Is Sustainable Urban Infrastructure?
Sustainability urban infrastructure encompasses ecological, economic and social considerations in city planning. It prioritizes protecting historic and cultural heritage and engages communities in development projects. Spending is closely scrutinized…
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Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency takes place at the microlevel, balancing upfront costs with future cost savings. Market imperfections may cause underinvestment in energy efficiency if its benefits are not fully recognized…
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What Is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development is a means of both increasing life quality and protecting the environment, including actions such as using renewable energy sources or reducing waste production, while also creating…