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Global Forum To Harness Metropolitan Might

Global Forum To Harness Metropolitan Might

With global cities continuing to grow, the world has never seemed smaller. London, New York, Shanghai, Dubai, Tokyo, all are digital neighbors with extraordinary influence. Global thought leaders this week are in Chicago strategizing for the coming whirlwind.

World leaders Launch 'Mission Innovation' at Paris Climate Talks

World leaders Launch 'Mission Innovation' at Paris Climate Talks

Optisme urgence - The Paris Climate Talks have drawn more than 30,000 diplomats from over 200 nations this week. Already, the first big announcement is a global initiative to accelerate clean energy innovation via public-private partnerships.

Google, Apple among titans taking White House climate pledge

Google, Apple among titans taking White House climate pledge

While Congress struggles this summer with yet another transportation reauthorization bill, the Obama Administration and more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies have jointly launched an aggressive public-private initiative to address climate change. 

New Paris fashion may feature timber tower

New Paris fashion may feature timber tower

When the Mayor of Paris last week launched an international competition to remake the City of Lights as a beacon of sustainability, she likely did not expect to see plans for a 35-story, carbon-neutral, wooden skyscraper.

Top 6 Most Beautiful Renewable Energy Solutions

Top 6 Most Beautiful Renewable Energy Solutions

More architects and engineers are now using their ingenuity to bring a different slant and even elegance to the functional world of sustainable energy. Here are six of the most forward-thinking, creative renewable energy solutions in our built world.

Le Grand Paris: Urban redevelopment on a major scale

Le Grand Paris: Urban redevelopment on a major scale

As globalization accelerates, cities need to bolster their international attractiveness to secure investment capital and highly qualified workers while warding off emerging new rivals. Not surprisingly, Paris is a key player in this ever-shifting environment.

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