Cities and the Environment New Approaches for Eco-Societies

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Burgeoning urban communities will face critical challenges in coming decades. Environmental problems are particularly threatening: cities are a burden upon natural resources and pollute the air and water; development destroys the natural environment surrounding cities; and cities present enormous demands for housing, transportation, water management, and sewage systems that in many cases are not met.

The goal of eco-societies is to manage or reverse these problems and make cities safe places. This volume identifies and conceptualizes the ideal of urban eco-societies, embracing their technological, political, and sociological dimensions and focusing on broad but practical lifestyle changes. It outlines the innovative approaches used in diverse partnerships and the widening process of cooperation that transcends national boundaries.