Energy Monitor Live: Making sense of net zero
How Energy Monitor and its sister sites plan to help move forward debate and action on net zero ahead of COP26.
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Here’s how Joe Biden can decarbonise US buildings
US President Joe Biden wants to halve the carbon footprint of US buildings by 2035. Working across federal agencies, here is a road map to get it done.
Cities embrace smoke-free public spaces
In the era of Covid, the effect of tobacco on health has proved to be even more dangerous. Some locales are responding by banning all smoking in public places.
What role can district heating play in the energy transition?
Heating homes with excess heat from power plants instead of individual boilers seems like a climate no-brainer, but given its historical reliance on coal, does the technology have a place in the clean-energy transition?
The effort to decontaminate the Bogotá River, both physically and politically
The once-sacred tributary receives about 690 tonnes of pollutants daily. Investment, oversight and massive anti-corruption efforts will be required to clean it up.
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What Biden’s lack of support for the Green New Deal means for cities
His $2trn plan may be less ambitious, but Democratic House and Senate majorities may help lead to real progress on climate.
The future of transportation is small and electric
The pandemic has fuelled demand for small electric vehicles, with incentives and tax breaks playing a major role.
Investing to optimise cities for climate change
Urban Us looks for start-ups that can impact GHG reduction, improve resilience or tackle urban challenges like affordable housing.
Creating post-pandemic cities with speculative futures
To create more resilient, equitable urban spaces, all voices have to be at the table. An urban designer argues that planning for a future we can't yet see can help us get there.
How Florida’s largest city is solving its sewage crisis
Jacksonville has invested millions to repair and upgrade its sewage system, but with the state's population growth, the ageing network cannot keep up.
Trackless trams may be the best alternative to light rail
Combining the best of high-speed trains and autonomous-vehicle tech, they are emerging as a less expensive, more sustainable option.
The UK rediscovers its love of urban agriculture
As the country wrestles with renewed coronavirus restrictions, many are finding solace in allotment gardens. In some cities, applications for them have spiked an incredible 700%.
How the UK is getting its cities cycling
In light of the duelling Covid-19 and climate crises, Westminster is intent on getting more Britons biking and walking.
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