“Over half the world’s population lives in cities and this is expected to rise to 70% by 2050. Whilst cities only occupy 2% of the world’s landmass, inhabitants use 75% of the planet’s natural resources. Urban activities are responsible for 80% of all CO2 emissions.”
Climate Change: The Role of Cities, UNEP, UN Habitat (2009)
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