Why cities must take the lead on low carbon energy

Michael Holder
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International Energy Agency report highlights huge role of cities in boosting low carbon energy, buildings and transport innovation

For the first time in history last year, the amount of people around the world living in urban areas surpassed the number in rural areas. The number of city-dwellers is expected to continue growing, too,...

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