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Cities are growing faster and smarter, but can they go greener? We asked Siemens.

EDF + Business

You might not be thinking about smart cities, or how the company is working to accelerate technology innovation, eMobility, resilience, and urban sustainability. As air pollution and climate change pose unprecedented threats to cities across the globe, it’s more important than ever to transform the way that urban areas operate.

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

As for transportation, our city has bike-share and ride-share programs, one of the largest networks of electric vehicle chargers, real-time bus travel information, a commuter rail (SunRail) and a fare-free bus rapid transit system called the Lymmo to help lessen commuter pollution and congestion within the city.

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A Panacea for Biomedical Waste Management?

The Environmental Blog

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

But it will require a shift towards eco-friendly practices and policies in various sectors. Promoting sustainable agriculture The agricultural sector is a contributor to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. By adopting green practices, they can help address these issues both now and in the future.

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Public investment, private innovation: The global market for air quality marketing

EDF + Business

Entrepreneurs and technology innovators can play a role in solving air pollution challenges across the globe by investing in the growing market for sensor technologies. Entrepreneurs and technology innovators can play a role in solving air pollution challenges across the globe by investing in the growing market for sensor technologies.

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Big business must lead the way as part of a post Covid-19 green recovery

Business Green

The global lockdown during the current pandemic has seen an unprecedented fall in pollution levels in many parts of the world. This was only possible because of widespread policy support for the generation of renewables that complemented and supplemented the demand in the market. This has given us all a chance to take stock.

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Orlando’s journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

AGreenLiving

As for transportation, our city has bike-share and ride-share programs, one of the largest networks of electric vehicle chargers, real-time bus travel information, a commuter rail (SunRail) and a fare-free bus rapid transit system called the Lymmo to help lessen commuter pollution and congestion within the city.