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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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Kathmandu in Nepal, Dar es Salaam in Tanzania). Credit: The University of Hong Kong. By 2050, the global population is expected to soar to 9.7 billion, with 68% of the population living in urban areas. Pearl River Delta (PRD) and Beijing in China, São Paulo in Brazil). 127 cities (15.1%) from lower-middle-income countries (e.g.

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Study finds culture influences response to climate change; consumption and reproduction

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Both substantially increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, the researchers report in a special issue of American Psychologist that focuses on how psychology contributes to understanding and addressing global climate change. Carpool lanes decrease carbon dioxide emissions and lower costs of commuting. Swim, Janet K.;