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Question: Why are sustainable cities are important?

Answer: 1. Cities occupy just 3% of the Earth's land yet account for 60%-80% of energy consumption.
2. 90% of urban inhabitants are breathing in unsafe air, resulting in 4.2 millions deaths annually.
3. Bold climate action could deliver at least $trillion in economic benefits through 2030.

(Source: The zebra, 30 Mar 2021)

Source Link: https://www.thezebra.com/resources/home/what-is-a-sustainable-city/