“ Reykjavik has set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2040 and the next decade will be a decade of action ”
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Reykjavik , Iceland
Reykjavik is considered to be the renewable capital of the world , boasting almost 100 % renewable energy usage due to an abundance of geothermal and hydroelectric power .
“ Reykjavik wants to join other cities in working with all parts of society , businesses , and grass-root organisations and put pressure on governments as well as the private and public sectors for clear commitments for a decade of actions when it comes to climate change ,” said Mayor Dagur B . Eggertsson .
“ Reykjavik has set a goal of being carbon neutral by 2040 and the next decade will be a decade of action ”
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Portland , Oregon
Portland hopes to operate with 100 % clean energy by 2050 and has strict policies that protect its green spaces . Businesses are expected to plant trees annually to contribute to preserving the natural world . Businesses are very much on board with this : “ Timberland shoes plans to plant 5 million trees over the next five years , search engine Ecosia used its profits to plant more than 70 million trees over the past decade ”.
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