As a state known for its picturesque surroundings, Goa hasplenty of promise for further development. It is not just garbage that shouldbe looked at as a pressing issue, but also how we can plan ahead, for abrighter, ‘greener’ future. These metropolises that are listed below, whosebook the state could take a leaf out of, are not literally the greenest placeson earth, but deserve recognition for helping their of residents live better,greener lives.
Curitiba, Brazil
The citizens of this midsized Brazilian city ride a bussystem that has been hailed as one of the world's best, and has become a modelfor other metropolises. This has resulted in three-quarters of its residentsrelying on public transport. In addition to this, the city boasts of over 580 squarefeet of green space per inhabitant.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Other than a big offshore wind farm just beyond itscoastline, the green dream of Copenhagen also has more people on cycles thanyou can shake a stick at.
Barcelona, Spain
Forget football! Pedestrian-friendliness is what Barcelonais now known for with approximately 37 per cent of all trips being taken onfoot. This is apart from their promotion of solar energy and innovative parkingstrategies.
Bangkok, Thailand
Though it was once known for smokestacks, smog, and ahideously unshakeable 80’s song, Bangkok has announced a five-year greenstrategy, which includes efforts to recycle citizen’s used cooking oil to makebiodiesel.
Portland, Oregon
Portland runs a comprehensive system of light rail, buses,and bike (cycle) lanes to help keep cars off the roads, and it boasts 92,000acres of green space and more than 74 miles of hiking, running, and bikingtrails.
Freiburg, Germany
Freiburg is a tourist destination with a green soul, andboasts a famously car-free neighbourhood known as Vauban.
San Francisco, California
Nearly half of the city’s occupants use public transport,walk, or cycle. Furthermore, more than 17 percent of the city is devoted toparks. The city has also banned non-recyclable plastic bags and plastic kids'toys. Next thing you know, they'll be sure to wear flowers in their hair.
The question that then arises is very straight forward one.Can at least some of these measures not be implemented locally? Is it notpossible to perhaps rework a flawed public transportation system? From apersonal point of view, the use of bicycles should be advocated, as well aswalking short distances. The logjam in the state speaks for itself. Thisexercising of civic sense also extends to following the existent ban on plasticbags, and not being a contributor to the already prevalent garbage issues. Foodfor thought, perhaps? Eating green is always considered a healthy process.
