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Key United States Cities' Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies Rely On New Diesel Technology & Renewable Fuels

2015-12-14 02:39:40| pollutiononline News Articles

In light of the COP21Paris Climate Conference, New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced a major initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s large fleet of light duty and heavy duty vehicles

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Empowering Customers & Cities 2015

2015-12-11 19:41:00| Transmission & Distribution World

The first ever Empowering Customers & Cities event read more

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New Report Says Cities May Fight Climate Change Better Than Countries

2015-12-11 04:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Good: As delegates from more than 190 nations start to put a bow on a broad climate deal at the climate talks in Paris, a new report has emerged outlining how cities around the world are playing their own vital role in the climate fight. The research, published by C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, specifically cites 2,300 actions that, if implemented, would cut 450 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2020. Thats the equivalent of the annual emissions of the United Kingdom--and thats before...

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Asia's coastal cities face challenge of rising seas

2015-12-10 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Associated Press: The future will be a watery one for some of the world's biggest cities. Predicted sea level increases this century mean many face increased flooding, stronger storm surges and unpredictable weather. How well coastal cities can cope will dramatically affect quality of life and their economic destiny. Many of the biggest are in Asia, powering economies while housing hundreds of millions of poor in sprawling slums. Scientists generally agree seas will rise an average of 1 meter (3 feet) this century,...

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