1. Abu Dhabi goes green?
- Author
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Smith, Emma Rawlings
- Subjects
CITIES & towns & the environment ,SUSTAINABILITY ,URBAN growth - Abstract
The article discusses the aim for improved sustainability by Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) which has been perceived to have the largest ecological footprint at 9.5 hectares per person. It notes that buildings account for 50 to 60 percent of electricity generation. It mentions that carbon footprint of urban growth can be lessened by recycled or locally sourced building materials.
- Published
- 2012