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Letter: Less urbanisation may help in future pandemics

Published 30 June 2021

From Iain Climie, Whitchurch, Hampshire, UK

Your article raises the mantra of a shift to greater urbanisation 12 June, p 42. Yes, greener cities could have huge benefits in a world with increased urbanisation, but covid-19 has highlighted the risks of pandemics spreading rapidly in crowded areas; there will be more to come.

Issue no. 3341 published 3 July 2021

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