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 IBM Opens $50 Million Smarter Cities Challenge

IBM Opens $50 Million Smarter Cities Challenge

November 01, 2011

IBM has announced opening of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant program that brings elite IBM employees with expertise on a variety of urban-related matters to applicant cities.


Climate Change Vulnerability Index Reveals Cities at Greatest Risk

Climate Change Vulnerability Index Reveals Cities at Greatest Risk

October 31, 2011

Some of the world's fastest growing cities are increasingly at risk from the impacts of climate related natural hazards including sea level rise.


Toronto Named Among 10 Most Innovative Cities In The World

Toronto Named Among 10 Most Innovative Cities In The World

October 26, 2011

Toronto places in the top 10 on a list of the world's most innovative cities a sign the city continues to be a vibrant economic centre despite the financial problems of recent years.


Decision Making in a Changing Climate

Decision Making in a Changing Climate

October 20, 2011

In light of recent extreme weather events, as well as long-term disruptions related to climate change, a major new report calls for different approaches to decision making by national leaders.


Guidelines for Eco-efficient and Socially Inclusive Cities

Guidelines for Eco-efficient and Socially Inclusive Cities

October 18, 2011

City infrastructure planning is vital for the health of the climate, because it locks in consumption and production patterns.


New report calls for overhaul of crumbling water infrastructure

New report calls for overhaul of crumbling water infrastructure

October 12, 2011

New report says spending $188 billion on green water infrastructure would generate billions more in economic activity and create almost two million jobs nationwide


Creating the energy utility for the 21st Century

Creating the energy utility for the 21st Century

October 03, 2011

A recent report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) identifies an important conflict of interest when an energy utility’s financial objectives are at odds with customer energy efficiency programs.


San Francisco leads in environmental sustainability – Vancouver places second

San Francisco leads in environmental sustainability – Vancouver places second

July 05, 2011

San Francisco narrowly edged out Vancouver to grab the mantle of "greenest" major city on the U.S. and Canada Green City Index, which analyzes the environmental sustainability of 27 major metropolitan areas in both countries.


First on the Grid - Canada's First Shared Electric Car Plugs-in Opens

First on the Grid - Canada's First Shared Electric Car Plugs-in Opens

June 29, 2011

AutoShare is launching its Plug-in Electric Vehicle program, introducing half a dozen full electric, extended range and plug-in hybrids to its fleet in 2011.


Reducing Food Waste: Making the Most of Our Abundance

Reducing Food Waste: Making the Most of Our Abundance

June 28, 2011

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, roughly one-third of the food produced worldwide for human consumption is lost or wasted, roughly 1.3 billion tons per year


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