The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed an interconnected and tightly coupled globalized
world in rapid change. This article sets the scientific stage for understanding and responding …

This article provides a systematic review of the literature on net-zero carbon cities, their
objectives and key features, current efforts, and performance. We discuss how net-zero …

The G7 nations, despite flourishing economically, have not succeeded in ensuring
environmental welfare in tandem. However, these nations cannot sustain their economic …

Assessment of the social science literature and regional case studies reveals how social
norms, culture, and individual choices, interact with infrastructure and other structural …

Global net anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the last decade (2010–
2019) were higher than at any previous time in human history (high confidence). Since …

Accounting for over 70% of global CO2 emissions, cities are major contributors to climate
change. Acknowledging this, urban climate change adaptation and mitigation plans are …

The physical expansion of urban areas lead to lasting impacts on landscapes and
livelihoods. Here, we conduct a global synthesis of trends in urban land expansion, in urban …

Residential energy use accounts for roughly 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in
the United States. Using data on 93 million individual households, we estimate these GHGs …

Approximately 1 billion people currently live in informal settlements, primarily in urban areas
in low-and middle-income countries. Informal settlements are defined by poor-quality …

Following the recognition of the significance of urban areas for achieving sustainable
development in the late 1980′ s, first studies on 'urban sustainability assessment'were …