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February 26, 2013
Recent transportation advances in Nigeria’s most populous city have caught the attention of Dr. Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank. During a discussion session at the 10th Annual Transforming Transportation Conference in Washington, DC, hosted by the World Bank and EMBARQ, Kim commended the implementation of the Mile 12 - CMS Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, a branch of the Lagos Urban Transport Project (LUTP).
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February 21, 2013
Today, Mayor Boris Johnson of London announced the Low Carbon Prize, a green energy competition that promises to tap some of the “brightest young minds” in the capital. Open to London’s students, the competition is designed to generate compelling and innovative ideas for slashing London’s carbon emissions, and offers cash prizes to the tune of £20,000 or a paid internship with Siemens, the award’s sponsor.
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February 19, 2013
In his 12th and final State of the City address, C40 Chair and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg continued to steer the city towards a more sustainable future, introducing plans to ban Styrofoam food packaging, increase the use of electric vehicles, and create more green space.
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February 14, 2013
London Mayor Boris Johnson has set his sights on creating the world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone, a measure which he says could be “a game changing moment in the quality of life in our great capital.”
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February 13, 2013
C40 director of communication, Mike Marinello will participate in an online live chat hosted by The Guardian entitled “Healthy Hearts in City Environments,” in honor of Valentine’s Day. The chat will focus on how to build and design cities that encourage a healthier quality of life for its citizens.
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