Here we present a list of the 10, well 11, greenest and greenest cities in the world according to Forbes magazine, several criteria were taken into account, including cleanliness and the actions in favor of the environment they carry out, as well as their sustainable decisions.
1.Calgary, CanadaPopulation: 988,193
Metropolitan area: 5,107 square kilometres
Calgary is the fastest growing city in Canada and has been known in the past as an oil and gas hub. Today it has acquired an added appeal in sports and is increasingly sought after by tourists. It has a light industry. It was chosen by the Economic Intelligence Unit as a leading city to live in.
2.Honolulu, HawaiiPopulation: 377,260
Metropolitan area: 272 square kilometres
Honolulu is a resort and features light industry. It has an excellent public transportation system with off-track buses, which has been the target of praise by the American Public Transportation Association.
3.Helsinki, FinlandPopulation: 564,908
Metropolitan area: 185 square km
Helsinki is Finland's entry into international trade and communication. It is the political capital of the country, business, media and a cultural center. It has a tram, a subway system and a light rail system.
4.Ottawa, CanadaPopulation: 859,704
Metropolitan area: 2,778 square kilometers
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and its fourth largest city. Its economy revolves around a mix of government functions and high-tech enterprises. It's called the Silicon Valley of the North. Ottawa has a light rail system for transportation.
5.MinneapolisPopulation: 382,618
Metropolitan area: 151 square kilometers
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and is clearly a twin city of St. Paul. It is the center of the state for media, business and culture. It makes heavy use of the bike lanes, but also has a light rail and bus system.
6.Oslo, NorwayPopulation: 548,411
Metropolitan area: 454 square kilometers
Oslo is the capital of Norway and its largest city. It is a maritime hub for the country, and transport companies are big business. It has the largest cargo port in Norway.
7. Stockholm, SwedenPopulation: 780,818
Metropolitan area: 35 square km
Stockholm is the political and economic capital of Sweden. It specializes in the service industry, and the city is almost devoid of heavy industry. As the financial center of the country, it is also where companies are headquartered, and has a recognized transportation system.
8. Zurich, SwitzerlandPopulation: 366,809
Metropolitan area: 91 square km
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and has a global presence. It is the cultural capital of German-speaking Switzerland. It has been described as the city with the best quality of life in the world. It enjoys the benefits of high-speed trains, highways, trams, buses and has a high traffic rate.
10.Katsuyama, JapanPopulation: 26,961
Metropolitan area: 253 square kilometers
Katsuyama is a small town in Fukui Prefecture, with a large presence in sports such as skiing and tourism. It is also well known for its important dinosaur museum. It is a new city, it was founded in 1954.
10.(tie) Bern, SwitzerlandPopulation: 127,000
Metropolitan area: 52 square km
The capital of Switzerland, Bern is a cultural and commercial center as well. Its economy, beyond the functions of the national government, is based on high technology and finance. It is known for being a major producer of dairy products and chocolate.
FG_AUTHORS: Val Escobedo
