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How Might a ‘Super El Niño’ Affect Food, Forests and Water?

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Calculating Climate Behavior Change Wins at Scale: Here’s What Works

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Restoration's Success Goes Beyond Counting Trees

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The Roadmap to $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance Will Rely on Building Coalitions

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G20 Countries Have Submitted Climate Progress Reports for the First Time. Are They Delivering?

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Tackling Central Africa's Water and Power Challenges Starts with Restoring Nature

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Designing a Better Jet Fuel Could Start with Corn Husks

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The Ocean Can Play a Much Larger Role in Fighting Climate Change

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African Cities Use Nature to Fight Floods and Climate Change

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Solving World's Housing Crisis Requires More than New Construction

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May 6, 2026

Preparing Health Systems for Climate Risks Saves Lives — and Pays Off

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April 27, 2026

Where Do Emissions Come From? These Charts Explain Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector

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April 22, 2026

Frontline Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives, but Remain Overlooked in Climate Policies

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‘Silvopasture’ May Not Be the Major Climate Solution Some Say It Is

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How Can We Unlock Climate Progress in Difficult Times? Leading Experts Weigh In

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