Climatopolis : how our cities will thrive in the hotter future /
Kahn, Matthew E.,1966-
New York : Basic Books,
c2010.
Discusses how, given the author's supposition of the eventuality of increased global temperatures due to climate change, he believes that people can and will change their behaviors and surroundings to adapt, exploring cities such as New York, Beijing, and Mumbai.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-261) and index.
Too much gas -- What we've done when our cities have blown up -- King of the hill -- Playing one-on-one with Kobe Bryant -- Will Manhattan flood? -- Will China's cities go green? -- Bono's anxieties -- Seize the day : opportunities from our hotter future -- The future of cities.
Discusses how, given the author's supposition of the eventuality of increased global temperatures due to climate change, he believes that people can and will change their behaviors and surroundings to adapt, exploring cities such as New York, Beijing, and Mumbai.
Urban ecology (Sociology)
City planning
Climatic changes.