Speaking Summative Unit 7

Copenhagen – one of the greenest cities in the world 

Copenhagen is one of the greenest cities in the world. Find out which initiatives the city has implemented
in order to be more environmentally aware and compare these initiatives with either another city that is
also environmentally aware or with one that is not. Finally, think about the initiatives that
you reckon would work in your city, and the ones that wouldn’t, and explain why. Can you think about a
new environmental initiative to implement in a green city? 
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Copenhagen is not just the capital city of Denmark, it is one of the most if not the most
sustainable and environmentally friendly capital city in the world. This is mostly due to
the initiatives implemented by the government. You’ll probably be thinking that this is
due to the people, but that’s not true, and it is due to the initiatives implemented by the
government. All of this reforms are based on consuming less energy and this energy
being more environmental friendly.
Heating and cooling house machines require a lot of energy. Moreover, the gases they
use are very pollutant. In Copenhagen, to solve this problem they have installed a
network of pipes to heat and cool houses. 98% of houses are connected to this network
which distributes the cold water of the harbor to cool the houses when needed and warm
them up with water heated from leftover heat from energy production.
Moreover, the Danish government has spent over 300 million € to create and maintain
546 km of bike paths. This has resulted in 62% of the citizen commute to work or
school by bicycle due to its convenience, therefore not using cars and polluting much
less.
Furthermore,… (si necesito más palabras poner lo de energía, biomasa y uso de
residuos)

the How is Copenhagen a green city. 62% of people move daily by bicycle, over 300
million spend. 546 km of bike paths. More than 5 times the number of cars than cities.
62% of the population use it to commute. Huge Eolic offshore plant to produce energy.
Buildings are cooled using water from the harbor. 70% of energy saved. Building is
heated with leftover heat from energy production. A network of pipes captures the heat
and distribute it through the city.98% of the city is connected to this system. ¼ of the
city are green areas + green roofs (since 2010 all new buildings have green roofs). All
watered by rain,
Electric buses. Waste removing initiatives.
Aims to be entirely independent of fossil fuels by 2050. In 2019 solar and wind energy
generated 50% of Denmark energy consumption.
. Harbor buses are electric.
When they need energy that is not produced from wind turbines or solar panels biomass
is used, which pollutes much less than fossil fuels.

A set of sensors are being installed to detect energy and water use and minimize waste
of it. save 25% in energy and water consumption in all public buildings.

Copenhagen sends less than 2% of its waste to landfill. Almost 58% of all waste is
recycled and 40% is used to fuel the city’s district heating network

A 2006 survey found that 54% of Copenhagen cyclists ride because of its convenience,

Copenhagen seeks to reform its current urban structures towards smarter energy use.
“Retrofitting” is when old buildings are modernized with energy-efficiency in mind,
without taking away the aesthetics of the architecture. Renovations include replacing
old windows and creating insulated walls, doors, and roofs.

Stockholm is also working with energy company Fortum to take advantage of a city-
wide heating system, to use waste heat generated from data centres, supermarkets and
stadiums to provide heat for residents around the city. The fact the city has a network of
underground pipes - which comprises 2,800km of piping connected to around 10,000
buildings in the city - means that waste heat - in the form of hot water - can easily be
added to the grid.
All bags will be thrown into communal chutes on the estate, from where it will enter an
underground vacuum system that will take the rubbish to an optical sorting centre. "It
reduces the movement of waste lorries in residential areas and city centres, resulting in
fewer accidents and less noise and pollution," he said.
Existing properties are being renovated and developed with high environmental
standards.
Promotes public transport. Public transport uses bio-fuels. Also investments in bicycle
paths
including waste management goals of sending zero waste to landfills and collecting all
food waste to increase biogas production by 50%.

Stockholm is a leader in the eco-friendly and sustainable movement. The city has a wide
range of initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and improve sustainability. Some of
these initiatives include:

1. Investing in clean public transportation such as electric buses, trams, and trains.
Train and buses, underground have been using 100% renewable energy since 2017.

2. Encouraging citizens to bike or walk to work.

3. Promoting green technology, renewable energy sources, and energy efficiency.

4. Increasing the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.

5. Implementing renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal.

6. Creating green spaces such as parks and public gardens.

7. Reducing the amount of waste produced by switching to reusable and recyclable

materials.

8. Promoting sustainable urban development and green building practices.

9. Investing in green infrastructure such as green roofs, green walls, and green spaces.
10. Encouraging citizens to lead a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing energy
consumption and water usage.
Stockholm is known for being one of the most ecofriendly and sustainable cities
in the world. The city has implemented numerous initiatives that promote
sustainability and environmental protection. One of the main initiatives is the
Stockholm City Biodiversity Strategy. This strategy focuses on protecting
biodiversity, reducing emissions and increasing the city's green spaces. It also
aims to reduce water use and promote more efficient waste management. The
city also has an ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040. To achieve
this, Stockholm is implementing a number of initiatives, including increasing the
use of renewable energy sources, developing green transportation networks,
and promoting energy efficiency. The city also has initiatives in place to protect
wildlife, such as the Red Fox Monitoring Project
, which tracks the population of foxes in the city. Finally, Stockholm is investing
in green infrastructure and buildings. The city has implemented the Green
Roofs Initiative, which installs green roofs on buildings to reduce energy costs
and increase biodiversity. It is also investing in green parks and green spaces,
which help to improve air quality and reduce the urban heat island effect.