*LIST* THE GREENEST CITIES IN THE U.S.
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A lot of people are interested in “green” living these days, choosing to focus on sustainable habits to help preserve the planet. Research shows that around 52% of Americans believe that protecting the environment should be prioritized over economic growth. There are all kinds of things people can do to help the Earth and a new report reveals which cities are doing a better job with being environmentally friendly and working toward sustainability.
- WalletHub’s list of 2023’s Greenest Cities in America has just been released.
- It compares the 100 biggest cities on 28 “green indicators” in the main categories of environment, transportation, energy sources and lifestyle & policy.
- The indicators include everything from green job opportunities to smart-energy policies to farmer’s markets per capita.
- This year’s Greenest City in the U.S. is San Diego, California, which comes in second for energy sources, third for lifestyle & policy, and fourth for environment.
- The state of California seems to be doing a great job at being green, as it’s home to five of the top 10 cities on the list.
- On the flip side, the least green city is Gilbert, Arizona, which is dead last for environment.
Top 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.
(Check out the complete list here)
- San Diego, California
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Portland, Oregon
- Washington, D.C.
- Seattle, Washington
- San Jose, California
- San Francisco, California
- Oakland, California
- Fremont, California
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: WalletHub
Talk Back:
- You mean there’s more to being green than just recycling your La Croix cans?
- Is living an eco-friendly lifestyle important to you? What does being “green” mean to you?
- Do you feel like your city is doing a good job of being green? What are they doing right? What would you like them to do better?
