Archive

Year: 2016

A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.

A drought-proof Perth

Western Australia’s Water Corporation has developed a [clickandtweet handle=”” hashtag=”” related=”” layout=”” position=””]drought-proof plan for Perth to ensure there is enough water for all[/clickandtweet], even in the face of climate change and…

San Francisco’s urban water-food efficiency program

San Francisco has committed itself to a food secure and hunger free city by 2020. The challenges of achieving this goal is ensuring adequate: Food resources (the ability to purchase sufficient nutritional…

Pittsburgh’s advanced water metering system

Growing demand for water for household and industrial activities is placing strain on limited water resources globally: By 2030, a business-as-usual approach to water management in North America alone will see annual…

Amsterdam’s interactive energy atlas

With the City of Amsterdam’s population projected to increase by around 100,000-150,000 and the city transitioning towards a renewable energy future Amsterdam has developed an interactive energy atlas that enables users to…

Frankfurt’s GreenBelt acting as a green lung

Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading green cities with: 52% of its space green; 160,000 trees lining its streets and spaces; and 40 parks and 50 lakes for recreation and outdoor…

Energy efficiency in California’s buildings

California’s energy efficiency standards for new buildings – residential and non-residential – have saved consumers billions of dollars in reduced electricity and natural gas bills. Environmentally, energy efficiency standards, in place since…

Korea’s smart grids for water and energy

Korea is embarking on a smart grid future for its water and energy supplies with numerous economic and environmental benefits for both humans and nature. Smart Water Grid In Korea, good quality…

Developing the UK’s smart grid

In the UK, 53 million smart meters for electricity and gas will be installed across all households and small non-domestic premises between 2015 and 2020 to achieve a low carbon and energy-secure…