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Amsterdam’s renewable energy aspirations

Amsterdam has launched its Sustainability Agenda for renewable energy, clean air, a circular economy and a climate-resilient city. Amsterdam’s citizens and...
Robert C. Brears
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New York protecting its most valuable natural resource

New York City has launched its One New York plan for a strong and just city in terms of social, economic...
Robert C. Brears
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Water efficiency critical for future energy demand

By 2050, the world’s economy will be four times its current size. While it will result in a less than proportional...
Robert C. Brears
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Corporate water risk management strategies

For the first time, the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks report has ranked the water supply crises as the number...
Robert C. Brears
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Managing water-energy nexus pressures in the MENA region

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the most water scarce regions in the world. In 1950,...
Robert C. Brears
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Toronto communicating the value of urban forests

Toronto’s urban forests are a significant asset to the city. Valued at $7 billion they produce, each year, $28 million worth...
Robert C. Brears
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Land law is essential to food security

The most common form of culture shock for Peace Corps Volunteers after service is grocery stores. When you go from a...
Ben De Muth
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Hamburg’s wastewater solution of the future

According to UNESCO, poor wastewater management, or lack of it, means that only 20% of global wastewater receives proper treatment. With...
Robert C. Brears
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The green economy powers Africa forward

The statistics are impressive: Africa’s combined GDP is more than $2 trillion dollars, the continent is home to seven of the...
Robert C. Brears
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The circular economy in Europe

In Europe there is a move towards a ‘circular economy’ where existing materials and products are reused, repaired, refurbished and recycled....
Robert C. Brears
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