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Cities are among humanity's most notable achievements, and at the same time, they are among the most important factors causing the climate crisis. Their dependence on the outside world to provide vital resources leads to rising global temperatures and shrinking wildlife habitats. But we have an opportunity to make cities more sustainable by changing the built environment. Dixon suggests Dr. Despommier created an ambitious and actionable plan to create a new self-sustaining urban environment. He argues that we can find solutions through the concept of biomimicry: imitating successful strategies found in nature. We can build a better city if we heed the lessons forests and trees teach us about how to store carbon, grow food, collect rainwater, and convert sunlight into energy. By reviewing established and emerging technologies, The New City provides a blueprint for the future urban environment. Cities built of wood will be more resilient and less destructive than concrete and steel buildings; It will also encourage reforestation, which enhances carbon sequestration. Vertical farms within the city limits will provide residents with a reliable and healthy food supply. The buildings will take advantage of rain and air moisture to secure a clean water supply. Renewable energy, including wind, solar and geothermal energy, as well as transparent photovoltaic window glass and non-polluting hydrogen fuel cells, will be used to power a cleaner city. The new city offers an impassioned call to action to stop climate change, and a bold vision of a sustainable future within our reach.