Surrounding Hamburg and Stockholm have managed to steal the title of "green capital" of Europe for the years 2010 and 2011. This new award created by the European Commission aims to "recognition and reward" efforts of cities, in terms of sustainable development. Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by the inhabitants in Stockholm by 25% in 1990 and is continuously decreasing. Hamburg has reduced CO2 emissions by 15% in 1990 and wish them a drop by 40% by 2020. Every year the city will be chosen for performance and objectives in the field of environment. Thirty-five cities and have submitted the application for this first edition, of which two French, Bordeaux and Montpellier. Among the eight finalists are Bristol, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Friborg, Munster and Oslo. All cities in northern Europe.
Showing posts with label eco towns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eco towns. Show all posts
7.5.09
Hamburg and Stockholm, the first green capital
Surrounding Hamburg and Stockholm have managed to steal the title of "green capital" of Europe for the years 2010 and 2011. This new award created by the European Commission aims to "recognition and reward" efforts of cities, in terms of sustainable development. Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by the inhabitants in Stockholm by 25% in 1990 and is continuously decreasing. Hamburg has reduced CO2 emissions by 15% in 1990 and wish them a drop by 40% by 2020. Every year the city will be chosen for performance and objectives in the field of environment. Thirty-five cities and have submitted the application for this first edition, of which two French, Bordeaux and Montpellier. Among the eight finalists are Bristol, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Friborg, Munster and Oslo. All cities in northern Europe.
15.4.09
American city of the sun
Soon it will build the first city in the world which will be powered with solar energy. It will build about 19,000 houses and over 4500 square meters of commercial spaces, office spaces etc...
City will be named Babcock Ranch.
"Babcock Ranch will be a living laboratory for companies, workers and families, ready to reap the rewards of innovation," said Syd Kitson, executive director of Kitson & Partners, a company that will create 20,000 jobs.
Babcock Ranch will offer its residents all the facilities, but all will be organic.
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