Modernizing All the Cities of the World Towards Zero-Energy and Zero-Carbon Emissions by 2050

Imagine entire cities that, for their heating, cooling, hot water, electricity, industrial production and transportation, only need the energy they produce themselves! Imagine that the carbon emissions of these cities are almost zero. This is nothing utopian; this ambition is achievable. The time of great decisions is at hand. This book offers solutions to achieve these goals, which are applicable everywhere on the planet, and they are illustrated with examples from all continents.