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16 Articles match "New York City","Rivers"

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Is Population a Problem?
Seen from above, the circulatory system of roads and railroads of the entire Indian east—home to 300 million people, roughly the same as the US—funnel into the city. The trial ahead is to strike the delicate compromise: between fewer people, and more people with fewer needs, in a new economy geared towards sustainability. It does not.
The Green Changemakers - Thursday, June 10, 2010
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Parking Lots to Parks: Designing Livable Cities
It was obvious that Tel Aviv, expanding from a small settlement a half-century ago to a city of some 3 million today, had evolved during the automobile era. It occurred to me that the ratio of parks to parking lots may be the best indicator of the livability of a city—an indication of whether the city is designed for people or for cars.
The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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3 Big Ideas to Make Water Last
is surface water (in lakes, rivers, and wetlands) or water vapor. Restored wetlands: Clean watersheds save cities billions compared to the cost of water purification plants. New York City is saving $6.5 Organic fertilizers avoid toxic runoff to rivers and keep fish stocks healthy. Of the 2.5% 1 ] Of the 2.5%
The Green Changemakers - Saturday, May 22, 2010
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  • China bans plastic bags
    Joining countries such as Ireland, Taiwan, and parts of South Africa, this new measure is aimed at encouraging the use of cloth bags and other reusable containers. Australia is contemplating the move, as are cities such as London and Boston. Shops in China started supplying customers with plastic bags around 15 years ago.
    The Green Changemakers - Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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  • Sustainable Urban Development
    Copyright City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan (2007) Urban development should be guided by a comprehensive planning and management vision that includes interconnected green space, a multi-modal transportation system, and mixed-use development. Image credit: Mia Lehrer + Associates, Civitas, Inc., Marc A.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, March 28, 2010
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  • Educating for change
    and abroad itched for something new, an overhaul of business and government that could herald a sustainable 21st-century world. The New School in New York City, perhaps best known for its fashion design school, Parsons , aims to inspire its students "to bring actual, positive change into the world." In the U.S.,
    The Green Changemakers - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
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  • 3 Big Ideas to Make Water Last
    is surface water (in lakes, rivers, and wetlands) or water vapor. Restored wetlands: Clean watersheds save cities billions compared to the cost of water purification plants. New York City is saving $6.5 Organic fertilizers avoid toxic runoff to rivers and keep fish stocks healthy. Of the 2.5% 1 ] Of the 2.5%
    The Green Changemakers - Saturday, May 22, 2010
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  • Two Quick Projects
    In lots of retail presentation meetings for my Wholearth Beauty and Bath line , I talked about doing something special for some retailers with our USDA certified organic fine fragrance collection.    One idea I’ve been floating is taking our stacked river rock bottles and silver leafing a limited run.   First up: Silver leafing.   .
    Daily Danny - Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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  • Vertical Gardens Feed and Beautify Cities of the Future: Existing and Planned
    The Vertical Gardens exhibit at New York City’s Exit Art was a glimpse into the future– not one that’s made up of sleek silver flying machines or barren cityscapes, but instead a vision wherein buildings and urban structures are integrated into the local ecosystem. An unobstructed view of the glowey planters.
    Eco Chic - Friday, May 15, 2009
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  • Ten Benefits of Creating Good Public Spaces
    Support local economies: The River Market in Little Rock, Arkansas, a $4.4 million project that opened in 1996, has been a catalyst for over $500 million in new and proposed construction, including the Clinton Presidential Library. Taking the next step, what if a city could boast ten such neighborhoods? and Europe. Ten," I said.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, December 6, 2009
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  • TAKE THE PLEDGE: DRINK CLEAN & GO GREEN™ WITH CLEAR2GO™
    Reduce Your Carbon Footprint and Your Spending with a New Alternative to Disposable Bottled Water MIRAMAR, Fla., Denver – South Platte River on Saturday, April 18 (8:00 a.m. New York – Grand Central Station on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 (noon - 7:00 p.m. Why develop a water bottle with a built-in filter?
    Green (Living) Review - Sunday, April 5, 2009
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  • Curitiba – Designing a sustainable city
    Credit cards give us goods quickly, the fax machine gives us the message quickly – the only thing left in our Stone Age is central governments. -- Jaime Lerner, former mayor of Curitiba Citizens, the ancient Athenians realized, are the best people to identify priorities for action in their own cities. sixth of the city is wooded.
    The Green Changemakers - Saturday, April 17, 2010
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  • City Parks for Climate Change Management
    Reduced impact of the urban heat island may prolong or even prevent more widespread global climate change as cities continue to increase in both size and number. Key Point #2 Parks enhance local wind patterns in cities through the park breeze (cooler air over parks replaces warmer air in adjacent city neighborhoods). The U.S.
    The Green Changemakers - Sunday, March 28, 2010
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