Name: Cities are driving climate change. Here's how they can fix it
Uploaded: 2020-10-10T15:22:46Z
Duration: 6 min 17 s
Description: Cities pump out 70 percent of all global carbon emissions -- which means they also have the greatest opportunity to lower CO2 levels and energy consumption. Climate and data scientist Angel Hsu shares how cities around the world are leading the response to climate change by innovating new, low-carbon ways of living.

Cities pump out 70 percent of all global carbon emissions -- which means they also have the greatest opportunity to lower CO2 levels and energy consumption. Climate and data scientist Angel Hsu shares how cities around the world are leading the response to climate change by innovating new, low-carbon ways of living.

Angel Hsu: Cities are driving climate change. Here's how they can fix it

Cities are driving climate change. Here's how they can fix it

Equitable climate policies in cities can bridge disparities, ensuring green benefits for all, regardless of income or race.

By 2050, 1,000 cities will experience average summertime highs of 95°F, triple today's number, revealing escalating urban heat.

Glasgow and Copenhagen lead by aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and 2025, inspiring global cities to adopt ambitious climate goals.