8Nanchang: Towards a Low-Carbon City
A dominant feature of China’s urban development and an ongoing preoccupation for many outside observers is the high use of carbon-based energy sources. However, China is currently emphasising and developing much more efficient and low-carbon energy sources.
To be significant this must not only apply to high-profile cities such as Shanghai but also must become part of mainstream development. Nanchang, although much less well-known, is more representative of this stage of China’s urban priorities both in terms of energy and the incorporation of the natural environment.
Nanchang has a compelling strategy for industrial transformation in the context of its distinctive topography and natural setting. It demonstrates ...
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