We can cut emissions in half by 2040 if we build smarter cities
▻https://theconversation.com/we-can-cut-emissions-in-half-by-2040-if-we-build-smarter-cities-674
We assessed cities’ potential to reduce emissions on the basis of three criteria: the emissions savings following upgrades to existing #infrastructure; emissions savings from using new, energy-efficient infrastructure; and the additional emissions generated by #construction.
In established cities, we found that considerable progress can be made through refurbishment of existing infrastructure. But the highest potential is offered by construction of new, energy-efficient projects from the beginning.
The annual reductions that could be achieved by 2040 by using new infrastructure is three to four times higher than that of upgrading existing roads or buildings.
