From Forbes and Bloomberg to the Financial Times, the Gulf Times and the China Post, everyone’s carrying this story. The implications, particularly if other US cities start following suit, are colossal. “I have been astounded by the worldwide attention the issue has received. Hopefully, other cities and states will follow suit,” said Ross Mirkarimi, who pushed through the ordinance, adding that he believes the decision is part of a “trend of making sure that a forward-thinking economy is one that understands its relationship with our environment.”

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