New book out soon: Urban Water Security (Wiley)
In the 21st Century, climate change and rapid urbanization will put at risk urban water security. As such, cities will need to implement demand management.
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DC having fun while improving sustainability
The District of Columbia has initiated the Smarter DC Challenge and Power DC program so participants can have fun while improving sustainability.
Read analysisAustralia lowering emissions from commercial buildings
Australia’s Commercial Building Disclosure Program has lowered its mandatory disclosure as a way of lowering emissions from commercial buildings.
Read analysisA green urban transportation future
GHG emissions from urban transportation are growing rapidly. To lower emissions cities are moving towards green urban transportation futures.
Read analysisVancouver a hub of green growth
Vancouver’s Greenest City 2020 Action Plan aims to turn the city into a green growth hub by increasing the green jobs and companies located in the city.
Read analysisDubai’s smart water meters
With water scarcity in Dubai, the Dubai's Electricity and Water Authority is installing smart water meters across the Emirate to better manage water.
Read analysisThe rise of the Smart Nation
A smart nation is one that uses ICT to minimize resource scarcity and GHG emissions while promoting a higher quality of life for its citizens.
Read analysisEthics and the Environment – Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic
With ethics and the environment humans have many decisions to contend with. One ethic that can keep humans on the right path is Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic.
Read analysisUrban Green Spaces as Adaptive Measures to Flooding
Cities around the world are plagued by floods from climate change resulting in the need for the use of green spaces as adaptive measures.
Read analysisThe IWA’s Principles for Water Wise Cities – on the journey to water wise cities
IWA's Principles for Water Wise Cities outlines a framework to assist urban leaders in an implement a vision for sustainable urban water.
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