Los Angeles the green city

A recent Brookings Institution study found that Los Angeles is one of the top greenest cities in the U.S., reports the Economist.

The study focused on carbon emissions through household energy use and highway traffic.

The top four greenest cities are:
1) Honolulu, Hawaii
2) Los Angeles, California
3) Portland, Oregon
4) New York, New York

Los Angeles has a temperate climate that doesn't require a lot of heating or cooling, so even though Angelenos drive everywhere, their weather helps lessen their energy use.

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