The state of New York has asked the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to consider identifying and leasing four or more new wind energy areas ( ...
Boston helps create affordable housing with $8.5 million program
The Boston administration under Mayor Marty Walsh has announced an $8.5 million program to aid nonprofit housing developers acquire parcels for ...
Seattle pioneers safer way to handle public data
Seattle has been using a progressive, carefully considered approach to releasing public data for a while now, and is now hoping to be a pioneer with their ...
Paris celebrates its third annual car-free day
The French in Paris celebrated the third annual day without cars on October 1, the strictest one yet as only pedestrians and cyclists were allowed ...
How cycling is being made safer in China
Green and healthy traveling with bicycles is experiencing a renaissance in China. With more than 16 million shared bikes in more than 150 cities, ...
Dubai introduces new electric car incentives
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has announced several new incentives to encourage the use of plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles. As part of the ...
California might ban combustion engines in near future
With China being the principle driver of the idea that internal combustion engines are a thing of the past, ardent climate change activist Governor Jerry ...
Chicago shows how to make cities flood resistent
In the wake of recent super storms, resilience for cities through the prevention of flooding has become more important than ever. For Chicago, flooding has ...
Sustainable society: citizen encouragement or policy?
Policy makers often see laws, restrictions or bans as the ultimate way towards more envrionmental friendly behaviour. Danish behavioural scientist ...
New York to fine building owners for not going green
New York City’s mayor Bill de Blasio, with support from environmentalist groups, such as the Natural Resources Defense Council and Environmental ...
