Are highrises actually better for the environment?

 https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-are-highrises-better-for-bc-environment

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/douglas-todd-the-hidden-climate-costs-of-b-c-s-burgeoning-highrises-part-ii/ar-AAYMLob?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=68bc0a3b9a7d4b11a9fdb27b2e380822