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Introduction
For the first time in history, more than half its human population, 3.3 billion people, will be living in urban areas. United Nations Population Fund (2007).
Increased Temperatures
Increased Pollution and Gas Emissions Decreased Water and Living Quality
Insufficient Incomes
Conclusion
The urban settings are an increasing realism for people everywhere. The ability to deal effectively with this expected urban growth will require an open mind.
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