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Chinese Eco-Cities

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the a-friend-in-green-is-a-friend-indeed dept.

opencity writes "The Guardian is reporting on a deal by Arups, a British consulting firm, to build four eco-cities in China. The cities are to be self-sufficient in energy, water and most food products, with the aim of zero emissions of greenhouse gases in transport systems. The press release hints at some of the technology."

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  1. The best part by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    After a few decades of careful and steady growth, they launch into outer space.

    1. Re:The best part by stevejsmith · · Score: 2, Funny

      I never did get those fucking things in SimCity 2000 to actually appear. What were they called, again?

  2. Dream... by Chickenofbristol55 · · Score: 3, Funny
    It's a hippies dream!

    I mean seriously, It really would be. I say this in a good way.

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    1. Re:Dream... by identity0 · · Score: 2, Funny

      Sweet! I guess we know what they're growing in the greenhouses, then :) Where do I sign up?

      "We had to flood some cities, but we need the Three Gorges Dam to power our grow lamps."

  3. with cool chase scenes too? by blhack · · Score: 2, Funny

    Every inhabitant will be given a number + letter designation such as THX 1138. George Lucas to sue in 3....2...

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  4. Self-sufficient cities by cffrost · · Score: 5, Funny

    How about self-sufficient governments in these cities? Tibet would be an ideal test site.

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  5. Made in China? by Barkley44 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Will all the parts be made in China?

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  6. The Exodus has begun. by anti-human+1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    - You have too many roads! Get rid of some to save money.

    - We need more Firemen.


    When did we let Chinese government officials play SimCity 2000? I'm sure they cheated to get money :P

  7. Re:We can all breathe a bit easier by Lemmy+Caution · · Score: 2, Funny

    Henry Kissinger asked Zhou Enlai, the premier of the PRC (and critic of the cultural revolution and the Great Leap Forward), whether he thought was the impact of the French Revolution of 1789.

    Zhou Enlai replied, "we think it is too soon to tell."

  8. Re:We can all breathe a bit easier by Kohath · · Score: 2, Funny

    Perhaps the Americans should have babies like there is no tomorrow...

    Can I donate to your campaign?

  9. What will they eat there? by Oori · · Score: 2, Funny

    SOYLENT GREEN?