In a new survey on the sustainability practices and policies of American and Canadian cities, New York was named the third greenest city in New Environmental Sustainability Survey ›

“No doubt thanks in large part to innovative policies like PlaNYC, Mayor Bloomberg’s administration earned a perfect score in “environmental governance.” NYC is also home to the most environmentally sound transportation system and land-use policies of all 27 cities surveyed.

In fact, public transportation played a huge role in the cities green ratings. Thirty-seven percent of New Yorkers commute with public transportation, earning NYC a top rank in per capita carbon dioxide emissions, “less than half the average carbon dioxide per person of other cities.” NYC also earned 8 percent more points than Montreal, the second best city in green transportation. The survey also praises Bloomberg’s leadership in the C40 Climate Leadership Group summit.”

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