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1. Oslo

    So far, Oslo remains the greenest city on Earth.

    About 72.5% of the Norwegian capital's area is covered by greenery or eco-friendly buildings. The city even has a target to reduce its carbon emissions by 95% by 2030.

    Oslo's public transportation is also remarkable, with 81.8% using renewable energy as fuel. Moreover, Norway's policy on reducing plastic is excellent—Norway recycles 97% of plastic bottles each year.

Kredit: en-vols.com

2. Reykjavík

    The capital of Iceland uses 100% renewable energy. This is possible due to significant investments in hydropower and geothermal energy.

    The use of renewable energy makes the air quality in this city one of the best on Earth.

    Additionally, Reykjavík is actively recycling waste, with a recycling rate of 47%—much higher than the global average of just 16%.

Kredit: visiticeland.com

3. San Francisco

    Although not the greenest, San Francisco has a waste recycling rate of 78%, making it one of the most sustainable cities in the world.

    The use of renewable energy in this city reaches 84%, which certainly adds to the city's green credibility. Furthermore, San Francisco is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral city by 2040.

Kredit: sftravel.com

4. Stockholm

    The capital of Sweden, Stockholm, has the best public transportation system in the world. The air is very clean, and two-thirds of its energy is renewable. By 2040, Stockholm aims to be not just carbon-neutral but climate-positive—removing more emissions than it produces each year.

Kredit: visitsweden.com

5. Copenhagen

    Copenhagen aims to become a carbon-neutral city by 2025. The capital of Denmark has made excellent progress. Currently, Copenhagen uses 83% renewable energy and has one of the best public transportation systems. Additionally, the city's dynamic cycling culture makes both its people and the environment healthier.

Kredit: Britannica

6. Helsinki

    The public transportation system in Finland's capital is one of the best in the world, including buses, ferries, subways, and trams ready to move its population.

    Like many Northern European cities, cycling is a way of life here. This culture greatly helps Helsinki in achieving its target of carbon neutrality by 2040. Moreover, 62% of the city's infrastructure is also green.

Kredit: Britannica

7. Sydney

    Sydney has the best air quality on this list. Besides tourist attractions like the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, the city also has hundreds of parks, 46% of which are green spaces. Sydney also has a high recycling rate of 65%, which is impressive considering the city's population of over five million people.

    Currently, Sydney uses 24% renewable energy but aims to reach 50% by 2030.

Kredit: National Geographic