Rocky's air-quality projects are honored

Air quality projects introduced by Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson earned international accolades Tuesday.

The World Leadership Award was presented to Anderson, on behalf of Salt Lake City, by the World Leadership Forum in London at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Anderson is credited for his environmental program, Salt Lake City Green, which incorporates initiatives on alternative transportation, zero-waste, recycling, climate protection, e2 business promotion, high performance buildings, open space, urban forest and smart growth.

The city was selected among 400 of the world's largest cities, which also submitted synopses of their most successful projects.