How urban spatial expansion influences CO2 emissions in Latin American countries

• Published in: Cities Vol. 139; p. 104389
• Main Authors: Van der Borght, Rafael, Pallares Barbera, Montserrat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Latin America; Low-carbon cities; Spatial patterns; Urban emissions; Low-carbon cities; Spatial patterns; Urban emissions; Latin America

The way urban development will be shaped during the next decade will have a decisive impact on our ability to limit global temperature increase. The goal of this paper is to develop a better understanding of the relationship between carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and the spatial expansion of cities...