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Grenoble becomes Europe’s Green Capital 2022

date:  01/02/2022

Grenoble in the south of France is the European Green Capital 2022! Known for its slick tramway and stunning Alpine views, the city also has a 30 km per hour speed limit, a well-developed cycle network, school canteens that provide local food, thousands of recently-planted trees and a  heating network that uses 80 % renewable energy and energy from waste incineration.