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In the olden days I was a SimCity addict -- staying up all night crafting enormous metropolises, too chicken to allow any natural disasters to derail my novice attempts at urban planning. It's been awhile since I sat down with the game, but SimCity Societies -- the next installment in the series -- has an interesting new feature that's sparked my interest once again.

Namely, it simulates global warming. Meaning, that if you always opt for the quick and cheap options when it comes to constructing and powering your city, your carbon ratings will rise over time -- which eventually leads to a host of natural disasters linked to global warming, like droughts, heat waves, etc. However, you can also choose hydrogen and natural gas plants, wind farms and solar power, and a host of other more eco-friendly options that -- while they're more expensive and don't offer as much power -- won't destroy the society you've worked so hard to create.

Climate education can so often feel detached to our every day lives -- this sounds like a fun way to drive the message home.

[via Boing Boing]