Stockholm was nominated by the EU in 2010 to be the "Green Capital" of Europe. The Reader's Digest found that Stockholm, out of 75 other major cities worldwide, was ranked first in the categories of "Greenest" and "Most Liveable" cities. Several factors went into the decisions as to the "Green-ness" of Stockholm. First is their top-notched public transportation system. Through several different means of transportation, the city of Stockholm has reduced its carbon footprint and created a very clean environment within the city by providing bus, train, ferry, tram, and bicycle transportation options to its population. Additionally, Stockholm has cracked down on pollution and worked to create sustanable development within the city. Hamarby Sjöstad is a section of Stockholm that has been set aside for sustainable development with a focus on renewable energy and environmentally friendly practices. The World can learn by Stockholm's example that with investment in clean technology and reduction of pollution a large vibrant city can replace the old polluting cities of the past. With the air cleaner, food healthier, and the technology greener, the population will most certainly be happier.
-Ross
Its interesting to note that alot of this city was built in hopes of attaining a large number of people here for the Olympics while also having one of its main focuses on being green as well. Much of the plan for building stockholm was to make it very ecologically friendly, or at least the part the guide talked about and we walked around in.
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