Zero-Emission Cities

Published: May 8, 2020, 5:42 a.m.

b"Can we solve the climate crisis by reimagining our cities? Climate activists have long envisioned the zero-carbon cities of the future. Now, with COVID-19 shutting down congested urban areas, city dwellers from Los Angeles to New Delhi are getting a rare taste of clean air and blue skies. But the view is also more clear of things more painful to see - social inequalities that have existed for generations. \\u201cThis is an opportunity to think about what kind of systems do we actually want, what kind of future do we envision for our cities and for our economy,\\u201d says sustainability expert Eva Gladek. \\u201cAnd how do we actually try to address multiple challenges at once when looking toward that future.\\u201d Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests: Ani Dasgupta, Global Director, World Resources Institute, Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Eva Gladek, Founder and CEO, Metabolic Lauren Faber O'Connor, Chief Sustainability Officer, Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles Additional interview: Lubna Ahmed, Director of Environmental Health, WE ACT for Environmental Justice This program is generously underwritten by ClimateWorks Foundation and was recorded via video on April 20, 2020.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"