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Here’s a look at the top 5 greenest cities in the world. Oslo, Norway: This city has a reputation as a leader in green buildings and public transportation. Reportedly, the energy the city uses comes from renewable sources, and the goal is to have a public transportation system with no emissions by 2028. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Copenhagen, Denmark: It is known as the “capital of bicycles’ because it has a huge network of bike lanes that make biking the main way to get around. According to reports, the city has also spent a lot of money on green roofs and wind energy to deal with rainwater and help plants and animals to live together. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Singapore: The city-state sets a good example on how to mix nature with urbanization. Singapore has integrated extensive green spaces, vertical gardens, and solar energy initiatives into highly dense urban landscape with its “City in Nature” plan. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver stands out as the first major North American city to commit to a 100% renewable energy goal, making it a sustainability pioneer. Its eco-density strategy promotes vertical growth to curb urban sprawl, while its efficient waste management system boasts impressively high recycling rates. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Zurich, Switzerland: Nearly 90% of the electricity in Zurich comes from renewable sources. The city’s carbon footprint is one of the lowest in the world because it has good public transportation and uses a lot of clean energy sources, like hydroelectric power. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Across the globe, people are striving to make cities greener and healthier. Cities like Oslo and Copenhagen are leading the way with ambitious climate goals. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) These eco-friendly cities prove that protecting the environment and growing the economy can go hand in hand — and that real change happens when citizens and governments unite for a better future. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
