Vision of the Future, Sustainable Eco-Cities
Description
It is estimated that by 2030 the vast majority of humankind will be living in an urban environment, putting an immense strain on the planet’s natural resources. Using Freiburg, in Germany, as an example of a model eco-city that has proved its sustainability over time, this program reimagines the urban development process. (25 minutes)
Runtime
21 min 57 sec
Series
Subjects
- Environmental law (139)
- Environmental degradation (69)
- Life sciences (447)
- Population (248)
- Social change (532)
- Natural resources (402)
- Human beings (169)
- Land use (186)
- Sociology (1145)
- Cities and towns (132)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Environmental protection (361)
- Water use (90)
- Environmental quality (42)
- Environmental policy (316)
- Water-supply (180)
- Human ecology (350)
- Environmental sciences (779)
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