Christchurch contemplates an uncertain future after earthquakes

摘要

The humanitarian catastrophes notwithstanding, recent events in Libya and Japan point out the folly of dependence on nuclear power plants in geologically unstable regions or oil peddled by unstable governments. It appears as though the 1970s oil crisis and Chernobyl meltdown are being replayed, which should give urban planners, architects, engineers and politicians all pause for thought. This is particularly the case in New Zealand, which is faced with the task of rebuilding the heritage city of Christchurch after two major earthquakes.