Istanbul, Bursa and ten other cities want to be Europe’s Green Capital in 2017. Do we stand a chance against the lean, green cities of Scandinavia, Germany and Holland?
Our city’s populations have tripled in the last 30 years. We’ve swelled into the heavyweight class and each year energy demands rise 7%. Across Europe – no other city has seen such rapid population growth. In Europe, carbon neutrality is a realistic goal. Our Turkish giants are working on maintaining municipal infrastructure. In a contest concerning clean energy and green space, can we hold our own weight? Consider the challenges Istanbul and Bursa are facing, but first let’s look at the other challengers.
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