China bets on ‘sponge cities’ to cope with flooding and drought

The need to confront both water shortages and urban flooding has created a huge headache for Chinese city planners
Posted On 17 Jun 2015
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New study assesses 15 Canadian cities’ preparedness for flooding

In the last 30 years, Canadian insurers have doubled their client claim payments every five years because of damage caused by natural disasters.
Posted On 21 May 2015
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The market benefits of ‘green’ condos in Toronto

LEED-certified condo units provide consumers with additional housing choice, promising better energy efficiency and other features.
Posted On 15 May 2015
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Urban energy leaders to gather in Vancouver this week

Building on the leadership to support cities through the transition to 100% renewable energy and energy efficiency
Posted On 11 May 2015
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New York Releases New Plan for a Strong and Just City

New Sustainability Plan establishes bold goals and specific targets for a strong, sustainable, resilient, and more equitable city
Posted On 25 Apr 2015
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Nobel Laureates call on cities to tackle sustainability challenge

Cities need to re-invent themselves if they want to be a safe home for generations to come.
Posted On 25 Apr 2015
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The Great Leaks: Water Use and Scarcity in Canada

Unless Canadians start consuming less, we may face a water shortage. Yet by global standards, Canada remains lucky.
Posted On 07 Apr 2015
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SolarCity Launches Microgrid Service, Available Worldwide

Service gives municipalities, remote communities, military bases and hospitals cleaner, more resilient, more affordable power
Posted On 07 Apr 2015
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