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Oslo leading within ‘Breathe Life’ global campaign for cleaner cities
26.10.2018 19:11 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of now, the Norway capital Oslo is paving a fossil-free, electrified, path in its push toward improving air quality, UN Radio says referring to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report.
As to the report, Oslo is a global front runner when it comes to sustainability, having implemented methods of recycling waste into heat and electricity, and allowing cyclists precedence over private cars.
Reportedly, Oslo has the highest number of electric vehicles in the world per capita, which alone has decreased CO2 emissions by 35% since 2012.
As to the report, all the public transport in Oslo, and neighbouring Akershus, is to be powered completely by renewable energy by 2020.
Reportedly, Oslo is one among 42 cities taking part in Breathe Life, a campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNEP, and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition aimed at exploring clean air options and reducing pollutants to safe levels by 2030.
It is to be admitted, while commenting on the report, UNEP Executive Director Erick Solheim has said he hopes that «other cities around the world will be inspired by what Oslo is doing».
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