Urban metabolic flow in China’s megacities doubled by material stock accumulation since the 21st century
Abstract Buildings, infrastructure, and durable goods play a critical role in urbanization, akin to bones and muscles that structure the human body. These stocks contribute to the exploitation of over half of the world’s resources and offer potential “urban mining” sources. However, the process of r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-10-01
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| Series: | npj Urban Sustainability |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-023-00132-x |