Copenhagen's dream of becoming a low-carbon city

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🗞️ Driving the news: Copenhagen is on track to become carbon-neutral by 2025, having already reduced emissions by 75% since 2005
• Key initiatives include promoting cycling, eliminating red meat from schools, and developing innovative green infrastructure like CopenHill, a ski slope on top of a waste-to-energy plant

🔭 The context: Denmark’s capital has long been a pioneer in sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions across all sectors, including transport, energy, and food
• The city's efforts are part of broader national goals to combat climate change and position itself as a global green leader

🌍Why it matters for the planet: Copenhagen's comprehensive approach to sustainability serves as a model for cities worldwide aiming to reduce carbon footprints
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Achieving carbon neutrality in an urban setting could significantly impact global efforts to curb climate change

⏭️ What's next: As 2025 approaches, Copenhagen will continue implementing policies to decarbonize its economy, with more sustainable energy projects and expanded green urban infrastructure
The city's progress will be closely watched as other cities aim to replicate its success

💬 One quote: “CopenHill is one of the symbols of the city's fight to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions”

📈 One stat: Copenhagen has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 75% since 2005

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