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\u003cb\u003eTHE CLIMATE CITY\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides professionals in finance, technology, and consulting with solutions for improving the quality of urban life under the changing climate\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Climate City \u003c/i\u003eprovides cutting-edge approaches for developing resilient solutions to combat the effects of climate change in cities throughout the world. Linking finance and technology to policy and innovation, this highly practical resource outlines a global framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change and for effectively planning and delivering a low-carbon future. \u003cp\u003eThis book addresses how cities can work effectively with each other to drive change, the importance of strong leadership and international cooperation, the role of innovative finance and technology to identify new economic opportunities, and more. Throughout the book, the authors address future trends such as the changing streetscape, connected infrastructure and eMobility, and autonomous vehicles, drones, and other emerging technologies. Designed to help all stakeholders build a pathway to a less resource-intensive future, \u003ci\u003eThe Climate City:\u003c/i\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides in-depth discussion of the technological, financial, and practical aspects of tackling climate change in urban environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates why the global economy needs to transition to a low-carbon economy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the role of financial institutions and how they can allocate capital more efficiently\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains why and how challenges and priorities are different in the global north and south\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates how data can improve the ways cities use energy resources and operate transportation systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how citizen action can drive a new, more meaningful way of living in cities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures insights from political leaders such as the Mayor of Copenhagen, the Mayor of Los Angeles and the former Mayor of London and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Climate City\u003c/i\u003e is essential reading for city planners, policy makers, technologists, consultants, finance and business professionals, and general readers wanting to improve the cities in which they work and live. |
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