Green Cities

According to grist.org, the eco friendliest city on Earth is Reykjavik, it has been putting hydrogen buses on its streets, and, like the rest of the country, its heat and electricity come entirely from renewable geothermal and hydropower sources and it’s determined to become fossil-fuel-free by 2050.
The second one is Portland, it is the first U.S. city to enact a comprehensive plan to reduce CO2 emissions and has aggressively pushed green building initiatives. It also runs a comprehensive system of light rail, buses, and bike lanes to help keep cars off the roads, and it boasts 92,000 acres of green space and more than 74 miles of hiking, running, and biking trails.
The third is Curitiba. About three-quarters of its residents rely on public transport, and the city boasts over 580 square feet of green space per inhabitant.
The fourth is Malmö, known for its extensive parks and green space, Sweden’s third-largest city is a model of sustainable urban development.
The fifth one is Vancouver, it has been a leader in hydroelectric power and is now charting a course to use wind, solar, wave, and tidal energy to significantly reduce fossil-fuel use.
And the list goes on with London, San Francisco, Bahía de Caráquez, Sydney, Barcelona, Bogotá, Bangkok, Kampala, Austin, Chicago, Freiburg, Seattle and Quebec City. 

To read the article click on the following link: http://grist.org/article/cities3/