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In London, Electric Trucks Are Helping UPS Make ‘Eco-Friendly' Deliveries

Stanley Reed

September 21, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United Kingdom, London

UPS has converted about one-third of its diesel vehicles to electric power, a move backed by the British government to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution in London. While making the switch to electric reveled challenges with the city’s power grid, officials said they have been encouraged by the results of the pilot program, which could also be applicable to other modes of transportation like buses and ambulances in other cities around the world.

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In Sweden, Trash Heats Homes, Powers Buses and Fuels Taxi Fleets

Amy Yee

September 21, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Sweden, Linköping

In Sweden, waste is not just waste, or so the country explains with a total of 34 waste-to-energy power plants that turn garbage into electricity. With an already staggering low percentage of waste ending up in landfills, 50 percent of the portion that does is transformed into energy through an incineration process that plays a large part in heating many homes throughout the winter.

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A new use for Google Maps: calculating a city's carbon footprint

Adele Peters

September 10, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States

Founded by Google, the Environmental Insights Explorer is an online tool that shows the amount of emissions being released from city structures and transportation. Although still being tested, the tool guides cities towards ways to reduce their carbon footprint and better increase sustainability efforts.

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Kentucky town's energy transition shows ‘you can do this stuff anywhere'

Elizabeth McGowan

September 10, 2018 |

Energy News Network |

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Response Location: United States, Benham, Kentucky

Benham may not be the first city to come to mind when thinking about clean energy advancements, but the small Kentucky city has made great strides in recent years to switch to solar energy. Hoping to reduce the cost of electric bills and simultaneously keep the lights on at the local coal museum, this transition could act as a learning opportunity for similar towns and regions.

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Energy Saving Jiko Curbs Health Problems, Deforestation, Saves Time, Money

Henry Owino

September 04, 2018 |

Science Africa |

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Response Location: Kenya

Jikos, which are energy-saving stoves, are making a difference in the lives of many living in Kenya. Switching from the standard open flame stove to these more modern cook-stoves have not only shown significant positive impacts for the health and economy of the communities, but are also better for the environment.

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The First Quieter Megacity, Thanks to Electric Vehicles

Blake Schmidt

August 30, 2018 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: China, Shenzhen

Massive investment in electric vehicles has reduced noise and air pollution in China. The megacity of Shenzhen, for example, is surprisingly quiet with its fleet of electric buses and ban on gas-powered motorcycles. However, the country’s reliance on coal means that EVs still plug into a dirty grid.

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In a posh Bangkok neighbourhood, residents trade energy with blockchain

Rina Chandran

August 28, 2018 |

Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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Response Location: Thailand, Bangkok

In Bangkok’s Sukhumvit neighborhood, solar panels generate renewable energy, which is traded using blockchain between an apartment building, a mall, a school, and a dental hospital. The pilot project demonstrates the potential of decentralized renewable energy systems.

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Allbirds wants to fix your sole

Elizabeth Segran

August 01, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

An unlikely duo teamed up to create a sustainable shoe. Using wool, tree fibers, and sugarcane, they've created shoes that are sustainable and—in some cases—wholly recyclable. The latest innovation is the petroleum free EVA sole. Theirs is manufactured from sugarcane and is carbon negative. Simply switching the material from petroleum to sugarcane was all it took; they were shocked no other company had tried. Their method is open source, so other companies can use the sustainable technology.

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Green Upgrade: How California Is Pioneering ‘Energy Justice'

Patricia Leigh Brown

July 30, 2018 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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Response Location: United States, California

Boasting one of the top five largest greenhouse gas cap-and-trade programs that has raised over $6.5 billion, California is leading the way in financially successful renewable energy initiatives. One of the state's more recent projects now aims to allocate a percentage of those funds to bringing renewable energy resources to lower socioeconomic communities.

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How 3,000 streetlights turned San Diego into America's smartest city

John R. Quain

July 25, 2018 |

Digital Trends |

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Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

A municipality’s ability to collect data and implement small changes can mean cost savings, increased efficiency, and improvements to daily life. By incorporating the ‘internet of things’ into thousands of streetlights, San Diego is able to collect and disseminate data on street usage, parking spots, and traffic optimization.

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