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Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves

GreenBiz

Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves. Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Air pollution, tall buildings, building materials, lack of green spaces and wind all contribute to trapping heat from the sun, traffic and industry and result in the creation of Urban Heat Islands (UHI).

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Transforming India’s Urban Landscape: Smart Cities Embrace Green Building Concept

Econaur

Introduction: India, a rapidly urbanizing nation, is at the forefront of revolutionizing its cities through the integration of smart technologies and sustainable practices. With the concept of smart cities gaining momentum, the country is now taking a bold step towards embracing the green building concept.

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

Many businesses and governments put profits and short-term gains over the long-term health of our planet. Promoting sustainable agriculture The agricultural sector is a contributor to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. This sees them as reluctant in transitioning towards renewable energy.

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Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves

AGreenLiving

Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves Roland Hunziker Tue, 10/06/2020 – 01:00 The COVID crisis has exposed our interdependencies and the insufficient preparation of our urban systems for coping with shocks. Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves.

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UK's Connected Kerb selected to charge-up ambitious New York EV charger pilot

Business Green

UK-based electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure specialist Connected Kerb has announced that it has been selected to deliver charging points across New York City, as part of a major pilot project which aims to help accelerate the switch to zero emission cars and reduce air pollution across the city.

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SDG17, coronavirus, and the battle for a collaborative future

Business Green

Within hours the whims of the American Electoral College system empowered autocrats, nationalists and polluters everywhere. And then, less than 12 months later, hopes of a new era of multilateralism and enlightened co-operation were crushed overnight by the shock victory of an avowedly 'America First' US President.

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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board

EDF + Business

Prior to his current role he worked as scientist in a public health lab, and as post-doctoral fellow at the University of Southern California. Areas of interest: Personalized medicine, Bioinformatics, Public health policy, Environmental sustainability, Sanitation, Water, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Science education and communication.