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With the launch of several long-range electric vehicles on the market, now is an opportune moment to consider an EV. CNET editors have dedicated many hours to researching and reviewing these new cars to help you choose one best suited to your needs. Evs with official range ratings of 400 miles or greater offer no…

Climate change mitigation requires decreasing greenhouse gas emissions into our atmosphere while simultaneously strengthening carbon sinks to help remove them. IUCN works towards finding practical nature-based solutions in this regard. Reduced emissions mean less future warming and fewer negative consequences from climate change, making us feel warmer with each passing year. Emissions can be reduced…

Energy policies are driven by national interests in areas like decarbonization, system reliability, resource diversification, technology export potential and electricity access. International agreements that align nations on goals – like Paris Agreement on climate change – may also have an influence. Countries usually provide various incentives for renewables on local, state/provincial, national and global levels.…

Green buildings are constructed with sustainability in mind. To do so, they implement sustainable practices during both their construction and operating phases. Green buildings prioritize ventilation systems that bring fresh outdoor air in while limiting products with high emissions of volatile organic compounds; such practices significantly enhance indoor environmental quality, leading to enhanced health and…

Mixed-use development refers to any project that includes multiple land uses within its scope – this could range from retail shops with apartments above them, all the way through to comprehensive urban village complexes. Mixing uses can be an excellent way to build social connections, advance environmental sustainability and foster economic development. Unfortunately, however, implementation…

TOD refers to the practice of designing communities around high quality transit systems, with an aim of encouraging compact city growth that relies less on automobiles and sprawl. TOD helps lower living costs for residents while creating more customers for businesses in their community. TOD principles remain as relevant today as ever in major cities…

Sustainable urban infrastructure is an evolving concept with multiple dimensions that extends far beyond engineering facilities and utilities. It encompasses local governance as well as economic growth, climate change mitigation, and waste disposal issues that arise within municipalities. Maintaining sustainable city resources is integral to living a healthy life. This involves making sure road networks…

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of global energy strategy to reduce fossil fuel usage and emissions, so accelerating progress towards energy efficiency goals is integral in reaching that objective. Consumers can lead the charge in driving change by informing product design decisions and purchasing energy-efficient technologies. Meanwhile, governments can support consumers by setting energy efficiency…

Sustainable development (SD) refers to people living prosperous and harmonious lives while being in tune with nature, without poverty, hunger or inequality. SD requires humans and the planet coming together in an agreement that reduces harmful emissions and decreases pollution levels. Brundtland Commission Report (1987) defined sustainable development (SD) as development that meets current generations’…

Smart grids utilize computer, electronic and telecommunication technologies to regulate the flow of electricity. Their goal is to minimize power outages for both utilities and consumers while simultaneously lowering operational costs. Renewable energy technologies enable better integration, while prosumers become both producers and consumers of electricity. Real-time data collection Smart grids utilize real-time data collection…