{"id":2746,"date":"2008-02-16T16:34:39","date_gmt":"2008-02-16T22:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/2008\/02\/16\/popular-science-highlights-americas-50-greenest-cities\/"},"modified":"2008-02-16T16:34:39","modified_gmt":"2008-02-16T22:34:39","slug":"popular-science-highlights-americas-50-greenest-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/popular-science-highlights-americas-50-greenest-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Science Highlights America’s 50 Greenest Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"
Drawing from US Census Data and National Geographic Society\u2019s Green Guide that collected data on thirty characteristics for American cities over 100,000 people, Popular Science create a list of America’s 50 Greenest Cities.<\/a> <\/strong>Combining the data into four categories (electricity, transportation, green building\/spaces, recycling), Popular Science determined green scores (see article for details) for the various cities and identified the cities who are at the forefront.<\/p>\n The top ten cities are:<\/strong> Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Boston, MA; Oakland, CA; Eugene, OR; Cambridge, MA; Berkeley, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL; Austin, TX. If you enjoy a visual, an industrious blogger from Austin TX placed all of the data on a map<\/a> for easy viewing.<\/p>\n I found this list to be an interesting resource for people who are looking for green careers, start a green business, or grow their green business.<\/strong><\/p>\n If your geographic area doesn’t seem to be moving in the green direction, you have several choices.<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you are new to an area or you’ve been a resident for decades, connecting to your local green network is a critical piece of your successful career search. <\/strong>Remember it’s all in who you know! Becoming an active player in the green movement is one of the best ways I know to get connected. Since joining my city’s green task force, I’ve been astounded by how I’ve extended my network of elected officials, dedicated volunteers who also own green businesses, and potential clients who are looking for green careers. Furthermore I know more about my city’s green goals and initiatives, which means I can make a difference close to home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" America’s 50 Greenest Cities report by Popular Science becomes a powerful resource for those looking for a green career or green business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":17423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[389,390,391,241,392],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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