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Society EuropeCities Find That Driving Slower Is Better for People and the Climate
Across Europe, a growing number of cities have undertaken initiatives to reduce the speed limit to 30 kilometers per hour, making streets safer, improving the quality of life in urban areas, and promoting active mobility.
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Environment
Environment USAStorms as a Resource: Enough Water for 2.4 Million People Collected!
Los Angeles, the most populous county in the United States, has captured and stored an impressive amount of stormwater since October 2023, enough to supply water for one-fourth of its population during the "super year" of storms.
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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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Health
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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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