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Greening Up: Solutions for climate-friendly cities

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February 22, 2024

Can Chandigarh be smart AND green? In Buenos Aires, real estate is pushing out parkland. Indian commuters are opting for greener ways to get around. Plus: why Big Tech stops short of delivering its traffic-easing promises.

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