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New! The Clinton Foundation Climate Initiative New! "America's Top Mayors for Sustainability" Join the Blog or see what's In The News
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Featuring Dr. Kent Portney, Tufts University Professor, consultant and renowned author of 'Taking Sustainable Cities Seriously'. Join Dr. Portney on his journey to teach his student and help our cities understand and begin the process of sustainability.
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Perspectives By Kent Portney, Ph.D.
"Sustainable cities" is an idea whose time has come. Whether it is the result of President Bush's call for greater attention to climate change and global warming, or ... Read more
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And just in - Dr. Portney's selection for "America's Top Mayors for Sustainability" - 15 mayors from around the country who "really get it" when it comes to taking a leadership role in making our cities green. Check the list now to see if your mayor made the cut!
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Rapid Progress Showcase City
As we take a look at one city that is actively taking steps toward sustainability, congratulations to the Our Green Cities Showcase City - Grand Rapids, MI., Read more
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Be sure to check out The Top 12 (US cities that are working hardest to become more sustainable) - each with links so that you can see what the best-of-the-best are doing to embrace sustainability. And of course, there's The Bottom 12 (US cities that say they want to become more sustainable but aren’t doing much about it).
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Q&A What is a Sustainable City?
Perhaps the most honest answer to this question is that we really don’t know for sure. To paraphrase the late Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, we may not be able to ... Read more
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Visit often - these lists will change and we'll keep you apprised as they do. And for the latest insights into the inroads being made to living "green" in America check out Dr, Portney's Perspectives column, the Our Green Cities Rapid Progress Showcase City and, of course, the Our Green Cities Blog. |
Climate Protection Are There Changes in the Air? One of the central elements of cities’ sustainability programs involves efforts to reduce air emissions so that they can contribute to climate protection. The specific programs and policies used to accomplish this are varied, but all seek to ... Read more
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Congratulations to the Our Green Cities Climate Change City - Cambridge, MA. Read more
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