Comparison of Green Cities Around the World

Directions: How can we compare Green Cities to Lothian? What solutions could or
could not work in the Lothian area?

Lothian Area City of choice: Portland

What energy Petroleum coal nucular energy and Hydroelectricity

Coal
sources are used? natural gass Wind

Are those energy Non renewable Non renewable- coal

sources Renewable- Hydroelectricity, wind
renewable or
nonrenewable?

Would you No because they will run Yes to Hydroelectricity and wind
recommend
keeping those No to Coal
energy sources?

How is waste Waste goes to Landfill and Resource Landfills and recycling facilities
gotten rid of? Recovery Facilitys

Is the waste Yes it is harmful to the environment Yes, the trash is left to rot in one
removal harmful and our health because waste place.
to the holds toxic chemicals and ends up
environment? If in our water.
so, what could be
changed about it?

Describe the The buildings I have observed are Solar energy

buildings you dirty, small old and short.
have observed or
read about.

Are the buildings I think it's hurting the environment I think that they’re helping because
helping or hurting because the pollute the their sources are renewable
the environment? environment.
Why?

Think of our food, Our food is locally sourced They’re food is not locally sourced.
is it locally sometimes but mostly isn't.
sourced? If not,
how can we
 change to By having bigger farm varieties
become locally
sourced?

What is involved Hunting farming fishing Workers and land

with locally
sourced food?

What type of Cars bikes and walking Cars and busses

transportation
options are
currently used?

How could we use hybrid power systems Opp for a bike instead of a car.
more sustainable
transportation?

How can we Reuse before recycle. They already do

better use outside
areas for green
initiatives?

What 3 outside Reduce the amount of energy and Community gardens

green initiatives resources used through improving Green walls
do you want to the efficiency of systems, for
see more of in example transport, and changing
these cities? citizens' behaviours.
Reuse and recycle waste energy
and materials.
Obtain energy from cleaner
sources.