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With Compact of Mayors, Cities Lead on Tackling Climate Change at UN Summit

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Through the Compact of Mayors and parallel initiatives, cities are making ambitious commitments to curb emissions, adopting new greenhouse gas emissions measuring standards, and supporting the financing of low-carbon infrastructure. Photo Credit: Braden/Flickr.

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Climate Action: Reduce Risk, Maximize Opportunities

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Cities that are compact and well-connected can be more economically dynamic and more livable for residents. Seoul, Korea. Photo Credit: Ryan Pikkel/Flickr

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The island of Manhattan, though now one of the most densely populated places in the world, was once almost entirely forested. Photo Credit: Andrew Mace/Flickr

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Analyzing Outcomes from the UN Climate Summit

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Climate Summit: Creating Better and More Sustainable Cities

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Beijing bicyclists. Photo Credit: Rich Bee/Flickr

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Explore Changing Global Emissions through Interactive Maps

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The world's major emitters have changed significantly over the past few decades. Photo credit: Jon Pinder, Flickr

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3 Climate Finance Highlights to Watch for at the NYC Climate Summit

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China’s “New Long March” through the UN Climate Summit: Context and Opportunities

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Traffic in Beijing. Photo credit: Li Lou, World Bank

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September 19, 2014

Ecuador Shows Why Communities and the Climate Need Strong Forest Rights

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The impacts of oil extraction in Ecuador show why secure community forest rights are necessary to protect livelihoods and the environment. Photo credit: Tomas Munita, CIFOR

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Transport Sector Key to Closing the World’s Emissions Gap

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Beijing bicyclists. Photo Credit: Derrick Story/Flickr

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September 18, 2014

Fires Spread Across Indonesia as Parliament Approves Haze Treaty

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Forest fires in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Photo Credit: Billy Gabriel/Flickr

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2 Questions for World Business Leaders at the UN Climate Summit

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September 17, 2014

How Cities Can Save Trillions, Curb Climate Change, and Improve Public Health

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Cities account for 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, but only 2% of land area. Photo credit: Ken Marshall, Flickr

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September 16, 2014

By the Numbers: The New Climate Economy

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The UN Climate Summit: What's in it for Cities?

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Shale Energy Potential Depends on Water Supply

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Shale development site, Australia. Photo Credit: John Amos/Flickr

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A Tale of 3 Countries: Water Risks to Global Shale Development

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Shale gas drilling site in Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Nicholas Tonelli/Flickr

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September 4, 2014

8 Percent of World's Remaining Pristine Forests Degraded Since 2000

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Forest fragmentation is caused by the expansion of logging, mining and development activities. Photo credit: Angela Sevin, Flickr

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5 Reasons To Watch NYC’s Climate Summit

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UN headquarters in New York City (Photo credit United Nations)

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40 Percent of Countries with Largest Shale Energy Resources Face Water Stress

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Shale-energy production is vulnerable wherever surface or groundwater is limited. As water demands increase, other water users like farms and homes around these plays face higher competition for water. Photo Credit: Justin Woolford/Flickr

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