Sustainability in the States
Posted : August 5, 2009 by Lindsay, Category: Sustainability
From goats to green roofs and organic composting to affordable green housing, cities across the states are working on creative ways to save the planet. People are used to recycling programs and the promotion of public transportation, but some cities are going above and beyond those steps to ensure that our planet fights global warning.
These cities are rated in the Natural Resource Defense Council’s top 10 smart cities. The ranks were defined by a number of different categories including alternative energy, affordable housing, energy efficiency, and public transportation. Topping this list was Seattle, Washington who has begun using goats instead of pesticides to clear away unwanted shrubbery.
Austin Texas made the list at number 6 for their energy saving insulation and sealing. The city of Austin, provides free installation for the energy conserving upgrades for low and moderate income homes. They are also running a program that allows residents to sell excess energy from their solar panels back to the city.
My home city of Boston ranks as number 8 on the list of smart cities for their implementation of one of the largest public transportation systems. Boston is adding to their bicycle structure adding new bike lanes and more racks.
To find out more, or see how your city ranks, please see the Natural Resource Defense Council’s website, http://www.nrdc.org/about/ or http://green.yahoo.com/blog/greenpicks/249/top-10-u-s-cities-of-the-future.html
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