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In the twentieth century, capitalist countries developed a model of urbanization that was based on industrialization, mass consumption, and the growth of large cities. The twenty-first century is characterized by environmental problems, especially climate change. In this context, sustainable development has emerged as a new paradigm for urban planning and design. A sustainable city is one that can meet the needs of its population in terms of social equity, economic prosperity, and environmental conservation. Green technology is the future of smart cities. Green technology will help us to solve many problems related to our environment. We need green technology to improve our cities and make them cleaner and better places to live. Green technology can also help us to create new jobs, reduce pollution, and increase productivity. The green revolution not only will improve our environment but also will help us to save money on electricity bills. In this paper, I examine how we can use green technology to make smart cities more efficient, productive, and better places to live. Smart cities use data and information technology to provide efficient services and solutions for their citizens. They are also sustainable, which means they have efficient resources and infrastructure that can be used with little or no harm to the environment. Smart cities can also be developed with green technology or technology that helps reduce pollution, waste, and energy consumption. The goal of green technology is to create sustainable environments where people live in harmony with nature.
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Calik, S. (2023). Green Technology and Smart Solutions for Capitalist Cities in the Twenty-First Century. In: Ari, A. (eds) Capitalism at a Crossroads. Springer Studies in Alternative Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23257-2_17
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