Sustainable cities must also account for imported goods and
services
Cities aspiring to transform their cities into models of
sustainability must look beyond city limits and include in their calculation
the global flow of goods and materials into their realm, argue researchers in a
recent article published in Ambio.
Many cities are now developing sustainable strategies to
reduce pollution and congestion, improve the quality of life of their citizens,
and respond to growing concern about human impact on climate and the
environment.