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Climate Change Poses Major Risks for Unprepared Cities
A new examination of urban policies has been
(51) recently by Patricia Romero Lankao. She is a sociologist specializing in climate change and urban development. She warns that many of the world’s fast-growing urban areas, especially in developing countries, will likely
(52) the impacts of changing climate. Her work also concludes
(53) most cities are failing to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. These gases are known
(54) affect atmosphere. "Climate changes a deeply local issue and poses profound threats to the growing cities of the world," says Romero Lankao. "But
(55) cities are developing effective strategies to protect their residents. "
Cities are
(56) sources of greenhouse gases. And urban populations are likely to be among those most severely affected by future climate change.
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