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== 2015 -2020 ==
== 2015 -2020 ==
In 2015, the economy recovered to 2008 levels, investors regained confidence and began investing in businesses that demonstrate their commitment to sustainable development. Governments gave fiscal incentives to green companies, producing carbon-neutral, recyclable, or renewable energy-based products. This transformation led to the adoption of biometrics-based transactions, reducing the use of credit cards, paper money, and paper tickets etc....
To counter act an ageing population, western countries eased immigration legislation. Immigrants provided support to welfare systems and healthcare infrastructures.
Increased demand for green products caused heavy investment in the sector and a steep reduction in prices.  Technology kept pace with consumer demand and the green wave gave birth to green cities, with high-density population, using more environment-friendly infrastructures and solar energy supplied skyscrapers for office spaces, public buildings and housings. Living a green lifestyle became a powerful movement as cities invested in walking paths, public transit, and other forms of green transportation.  Cities centres became bigger, extended horizontally as well as vertically to welcome an increasing population. Cities dwelling became a symbol of a healthy happy life and people longed to live there.


== 2020 - 2025 ==
== 2020 - 2025 ==
By 2020, the cradle-to-cradle system became a standard in business. The C2C certification delivered by the independent auditors and governmental institutions became as important as the ISO quality certifications. This new business model had a positive impact on GHG issues as 40% of the worldwide energy produced in 2025 was from fossil fuels as opposed as 90% in 2010. Nuclear power (25%) and renewable energies (35%) were promoted and supported by fiscal stimulus. Cleaner city center continue to attract business and social activities.

Latest revision as of 10:11, 28 August 2010

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