Reykjavik Unveils Plan to Limit Urban Sprawl, Become Carbon Neutral

The Icelandic capital of Reykjavik is aiming to become carbon neutral by 2040 by imposing strict limits on urban sprawl and improving the efficiency of public transport, according to a plan unveiled by the city's mayor. The climate policy blueprint puts Reykjavik at the forefront of global attempts to curb carbon emissions and combat climate change. Like other Nordic cities, including Oslo and Helsinki, Reykjavik is working towards emissions targets that go beyond the national...

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