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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.

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

    Will all the parts be made in China?

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