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Environment CanadaRedefining Lawns: Less Evenly-Cut Grass, More Wild Plants
Following a recently released study showing that lawns could be better managed across the province of Quebec, in Canada, a campaign was launched to improve their maintenance and minimize their repercussions on the water, air, and soil quality.
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Environment USAThe Big Apple’s Rideshare Vehicles Are Going Green
New York City, the United States, launched a program destined to transition the city’s rideshare fleet to zero-emission or wheelchair-accessible vehicles by 2030 as part of the Big Apple’s long-term strategic climate plan that benefits the environment, the population, and the economy.
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Environment PortugalFewer Cars in the Center of This City
Lisbon becomes the latest European city to reduce traffic within its center, first through a three-month trial period with measures already considered for an extended imposition, as Portugal’s capital aims at becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
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Society
Society The NetherlandsWant to Be a More Bike-Friendly City? There’s an Online Course for You!
An online course is now available that explains the transformation of Amsterdam’s transportation infrastructure, to help other cities bring cycling to the top of the mobility chain - for a healthier and greener way to go from point A to point B.
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Environment ChinaThis Forest-Like Building Is Full of Life!
Nestled along the Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, China, a unique building covered in thousands of trees and plants has recently opened, bringing nature to heavily-populated areas on a breathtaking scale, while encouraging biodiversity in social settings.
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Society
Society USAFrom Temporary to Permanent: Streets Could Give Priority to People in 2022
Larges cities like New York, United States have taken the opportunity during the pandemic to close streets to cars in favor of pedestrians, and that temporary transition could become a permanent one in 2022 - a move that is long overdue.