Strategies that reduce fossil-fuel use can achieve both global carbon mitigation and local health-protection goals. Now research shows the dual benefits of compact urban design and circular economy policies in Chinese cities.
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Ibrahim, N. Decarbonization unique to cities. Nature Clim Change 7, 690–691 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate3372
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