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In 1950, only 30 percent of the worlds population lived in cities. By 2007, the planets population has doubled, and today, as many people live in cities as populated the entire planet in 1950. Eighty percent of the planets greenhouse gases are created by these energyintensive urban centers. Thus, the key to creating climate change solutions resides with cities.Author and Ottawa city councilor Clive Doucet provides a razorsharp insiders perspective, stating his central theme: Its not about planning. Its about politics. Climate change is proceeding so quickly not for lack of knowledge, but because politicians who deviate from the carbased sprawl model cannot get elected.Urban Meltdown describes how we got here, why we got here, and what can be done about it, as evidenced by the authors observations that: Economic growth has no builtin environmental accountability. Until the political thinking about growth and the progress model itself is changed, our environmental concerns will never be properly addressed. We need a new governance paradigm at all three levels. The cautionary tale of how the 1960s tried to take us down a different route failed, not for lack of leadership but because the system didnt permit it.Urban Meltdown reveals, castigates, and inspires. This is an important book for anyone who cares about thinking differently, acting differently, and making a difference.Clive Doucet is an urban activist, wellknown journalist, bestselling author, and the first poet ever elected to Ottawa City Council.
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