Cities on Life Support: Can We Rethink Urban Planning for a Scorched Future? As the world's population continues to urbanize at an unprecedented rate, climate change is taking center stage in city planning.
Renowned architect Mina Hasman warns that radical transformations are needed in urban design. Her vision is of cities that adapt and thrive like forests, with buildings that mimic trees.
Cities account for nearly 70% of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, despite housing only a fraction of the world's population.