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Urban Modernity & Asia’s Climate Shocks

Rethinking Urban Modernity: Lessons from Asia’s Extreme Climate Events Syllabus: GS 3 ● Climate change ● Sustainable urban development Why in the News This article examines how recent floods and cyclones across Asia expose a flawed understanding of “modern” urban development. While cities invest in connectivity and infrastructure that signal prosperity, they neglect drainage, slope …

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