Sustainable development of urban areas in the context of global warming (on the example of assessing the methods of inventory of carbon dioxide emissions into the environment in the Russian Federation)

Abstract

This article discusses an important scientific issue in the field of ecology and the environmental safety of urban areas - the pollution of the air of cities. In the context of global warming, the focus is on the problem of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their impact on the sustainable urban development. To solve the problems of climate change and sustainable development of urban areas, two main goals must be pursued: preserving the biosphere and creating a safe and comfortable environment compatible with the biosphere. In this case, the solution of these problems should begin with an assessment of the current situation. All in all, the article analyzes the methods of inventorying greenhouse gas emissions currently used in Russia (in particular, carbon dioxide emissions). Based on the results of a comparative analysis, their features were identified, and the most meaningful and comprehensive method was identified, which would provide reliable calculations when air pollution in urban areas is assessed. According to the author, it is necessary to improve the Russian regulatory, to development existing energy-efficient technologies, to switch over to renewable energies and use “green” building methods. This will allow in the future to form an environmentally safe and comfortable living environment and thereby ensuring sustainable development of urbanized areas.