Combining the general and the specific for urban science and policy

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Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 am120 ptsTrending
As the world's population becomes more and more urban, cities are emerging as key components of the Anthropocene—both as major contributors to climate change and as potential trendsetters for innovation and action. But in order to understand the role of cities in the Earth system and chart sustainable…

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