Topic: Arup

A report by the consulting firm Arup and C40 Cities outlines radical targets for reducing urban consumption by 2030. The plan includes a significant reduction in the use of steel and cement to limit new building construction. These measures are framed as necessary for a "1.5-degree world" but are criticized as a way to corral the population into high-density smart cities.

Maria Z analyzes a report titled "The Future of Urban Consumption in a 1.5 Degree World," backed by the C40 Cities group and the Clinton Foundation. The report outlines "ambitious targets" for 2030, including zero kilograms of meat consumption, only three new clothing items per year, and the total elimination of private vehicle ownership. These measures are described as a plan to strip humanity of individual choice and financial freedom under the guise of climate action.