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Extreme Cities: The Peril and Promise of Urban Life in the Age of Climate Change by Ashley Dawson

The Verso Podcast

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Challenges of Urban Infrastructure in Extreme Cities

This chapter explores the economic polarization and vulnerability of cities like New York to extreme weather events and climate change. It discusses the disconnect between theoretical plans and actual implementation of resilience measures, highlighting issues of greenwashing, public-private funding, and societal inequalities in urban infrastructure.

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