A stunning 292.4 million tons of waste was generated in 2018, which breaks down to almost 5 pounds per person every day. Of that waste, 94 million tons were recycled or composted. What happens to the rest?Over 146 million tons end up in landfills.About 35 million tons is burned to create a source of energy.The […]
Recently, bee smart city were fortunate enough to visit the Spanish capital of Madrid and explore the Global Mobility Call, a holistic mobility event that aimed to unlock the future of smart mobility and address some of the biggest challenges that the transport industry will be facing over the next few years. Read more about sustainable mobility, transportation and the effects for the future:
The world’s population is growing steadily. According to the United Nations, the world’s population will grow to 9.7 billion people in 2050. By 2100, nearly 11 billion people could live on Earth. This rapid population growth is accompanied by an increased degree of urbanization. While around 55% of the world’s population lived in urban areas in 2018, this proportion will rise to around 68% by 2050. Cities, therefore, face incredible problems such as environmental degradation and pollution, urban immobility, and increased energy demand.
The world’s great cities were built by people with far fewer resources and
much less access to technology than we have now.
Access, not mobility, should guide urban planning decisions. The policy
landscape is changing as decision makers and advocates become more aware of
this.
