Tag: city
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Helsinki’s Growing Reputation As World Class Food City
For many people, the first things that come to mind when asked about Helsinki are its northern location, the happiest people in the world, and functional design. The Finnish capital’s high-quality and unique food culture, on the other hand, has remained a well-kept secret and often pleasantly surprises visitors to the city. In Helsinki, one…
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How Cell Phone Behavioral Data Can Help Save Our Planet
Zurich, Switzerland- A report from a few years ago deserves a second look. That study demonstrated how leveraging mobile network data can estimate levels of carbon emissions and air pollution in cities, an approach that could substantially reduce the cost of implementing the Paris Agreement. The study analyses mobility patterns derived from mobile network data…
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Toronto Drops To Sixth As Washington DC Enters World Safety City Index
Tokyo edges Singapore (2nd) and Osaka (3rd) again to take the top spot globally in 2019.Two North American cities make up the top ten, including Toronto (6th) and Washington, DC, (7th).The remaining top ten cities are: Amsterdam (4th), Sydney (5th), Copenhagen and Seoul (tied 8th) and Melbourne (10th).The 2019 edition of the index includes ten…