5 Top Green Cities in the World

5 Top Green Cities in the World

Climate change is a new thing that is now being debated. In order to maintain the continuity of the earth as a planet inhabited by human beings, exploitation and use of green energy for human needs in the present and in the future have been considered. Several cities in the world even have tried to make their city as a green city with energy use really pure from nature, but do not exploit nature. Here are 5 of the most 'green' which uses natural energy for a better life:

1. Vancouver, Canada

Region recently held in trust for the first winter Olympics in the face of the earth that carries the theme of this sustainable, use of electronic waste as a medal, build a stadium which is very "green". but this is not just a business because of the winter olympics. Vancouver has been clean since the first. 90% of the electricity needs of the city is supplied from hydroelectric. Wind, solar, wave and tidal energy has been used extensively to maintain the environment in this city.

Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson told the official website of the city of Vancouver that "Vancouver will become the greenest city in the world in 2020?. To the citizens of Vancouver that is often referred to as Vancouverites want to live in a city living, affordable and sustainable. We appreciate the extraordinary beauty of our natural environment, celebrate diversity, and working to build a future of intelligent and green. Convergence of technology and environmental issues has changed the world economy. Vancouver is interesting and thoughtful leader who wants to invest and work in a city that offers a green city promising future, a city that respects natural heritage and offer all-party involvement.

2. Malmo, Sweden

This is one of the international city that is focused on green space. Renowned for their gardens, but also on sustainable urban development. This is one of the largest cities in Sweden and really beautiful city. They have changed their environment into an environmentally friendly area.

In this city you will find a lot of people cycling in the city because many roads built specifically for those who are cycling. The city is very green sky appreciate them and do not want them to be polluting the sky green. Today about 20% of the population of Malmo from different countries, making it the most cosmopolitan city in Sweden. This has contributed to a rich cultural life and the opportunity to enjoy many delicious and exotic food. Today the old industrial city has been replaced with an area of modern middle-class suburb, housing and environment-friendly neighborhoods.

3. Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba is a city in southern Brazil and the capital of Paraná State (Estado) since 1854. The city was founded in 1654 as a gold mining camp. Population: 1.8 million (2007).

From the beginning of the 19th century, the city has received many immigrants from Germany, Italy, and Poland, and immigration continued during the 20th century with the arrival of Syria and Japan, as well as a massive influx of migrants from rural areas. The city has many green spaces like parks and botanical gardens are very beautiful like Bosque Alemão, Bosque de Portugal, Bosque Italiano, and others. The city is focused to become the greenest city and its residents are advised to leave their cars at home.

4. Portland Oregon, USA

The headquarters of the NBA team Portland Blazzers is indeed being actively welcomes clean-very jealous new world filled with green color and also a healthy place to live.

Although many U.S. cities now prefer to use the fast lane, this is the first city with a focus on alternative light-rail transit and an extensive network of bicycle paths to encourage people to leave their cars at home. Is also one of the first cities pledged to reduce emissions and begin the transition of building to use materials that can be recycled.

5. Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland, a country that is very close to the north pole, it has been using green pattern for the city, where 100% of power supply supplied from hydroelctricity and geothermal energy, transportation systems have also been very green with hydrogen buses

A city the greenest in Europe and the world, as well as the city with the cleanest and blue sky in the world. The city receives only 4 hours of heat in winter and the nights are very bright in the winter, is due to geographical location is very close to the north pole. Along with the number of industries and also the concept of a worldwide green, the city has used many environmentalist to visit or people on vacation just to breathe fresh air.

source : http://hermawayne.blogspot.com/2011/02/5-kota-paling-hijau-di-dunia.html