Cities engaging in comprehensive green infrastructure initiatives can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37%.
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New York Leads the Way in Urban Composting Revolution
New York City’s ambitious composting initiative showcases a pioneering approach to tackling urban food waste. By leveraging technological advancements and fostering partnerships between the public sector and private enterprises, this model paves the way for global cities to follow suit, emphasizing the critical role businesses play in achieving environmental goals.
Water for Industrial Progress: UN Report 2024 Highlights
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2024 provides in-depth insights into how water management and industrial practices shape each other. Industries worldwide are navigating the challenges of water scarcity and pollution to foster economic growth and environmental sustainability.
The Green Revolution: How IoT and AI are Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
The integration of AI and IoT into our daily lives and industrial processes has brought about significant environmental benefits. Here are some ways through which these technologies positively impact the environment.
Consumers Increasingly Turn to E-Bikes for Affordable, Sustainable Mobility
E-bike sales have outpaced electric vehicles in the United States for the past few years, largely for their affordability and due to rising consumer interest in a car-free lifestyle.
Study Finds Urban Farms More Carbon Intensive than Conventional Agriculture
Urban farms and gardens have become a popular way for urban areas to access locally-grown produce and to build community, so researchers from the University of Michigan aimed to explore a less-studied aspect of this growing trend — overall carbon impact.
Hitachi Digital Services, OneThird Tackle Food Waste with Data Platform
The platform uses sensing and AI technology to create a smart system to potentially slash reduce food waste in the supply chain by more than a quarter.
Solar Energy Sites Show Potential for Insect Habitat Restoration
A study by the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that solar facilities could potentially enhance insect habitats.
Navigating the Future of Urban Agriculture: A Roadmap for Sustainability
From small rooftops and balcony gardens to community grounds, small urban farms, and even vacant lots of land, urban agriculture is gaining recognition as a viable method for enhancing food production in urban and suburban areas, and researchers from the University of Florida have developed a roadmap for continued growth.
Nexus Development Invests $5M into Carbon Capture
The funding in biochar producer Standard Biocarbon will help the company scale operations at its facility in Enfield, Maine.