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RELEASE: New Report Finds National Governments Can Unlock Nearly $24 Trillion by Investing in Zero-Carbon Cities

  • Buildings
  • infrastructure
  • Urban Mobility
  • Cities
  • energy efficiency
  • low carbon development
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New Climate Economy

Most of women covered by NHLP now have access to fresh vegetables for their meals and can even supply their surplus to be sold in the local market.

4 Creative Ways Cities Are Transitioning to a Clean Energy Future

  • Energy
  • Cities
  • low carbon development
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Solar in Washington, DC. Flickr/Adam Fagen
  • Energy
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Recent Scientific Advancements Show New Connections Between Climate Change and Hurricanes

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Hurricane Florence
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Rooftop solar panels in California.
  • U.S. Climate
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Cities Are Taxing Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber and Lyft. Is This a Good Thing?

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Traffic congestion in Washington, DC.
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By the Numbers: America’s Pledge Shows How US Is Taking Climate Action Without Trump

  • COP23
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young people preparing ground for tree planting
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After the Deluge: How Houston Can Rebuild With Resilience

  • Climate Resilience
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  • Climate
Hurricane Harvey from space.
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Localizing Open Government Reforms

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RELEASE: Policy Blueprint for Building Efficiency Shows Urban Leaders How to Boost Economy and Cut Emissions

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3 Cities Taking Urban Forestry to the Next Level

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Cherry blossoms in Washington, DC park
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6 Stories to Watch in 2015: Global Climate Deal, Sustainable Development Goals, Rising Water Risks and More

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  • Cities
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Andrew Steer presented 2015's Stories to Watch before a packed house at the Press Club in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bill Dugan/WRI
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The Clean Vehicle Revolution: Driving Fuel Savings and Emissions Reductions in the United States

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  • Cities
  • Economics
  • climate change
  • GHG emissions
  • U.S. policy
  • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
  • transportation
Electric vehicle charging station in Guangdong Province, China. Photo by Remko Tanis/Flickr
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  • climate change
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ADVISORY: Transforming Transportation 2015: Smart Cities for Shared Prosperity

  • Cities
  • transportation
  • Urban Development
  • Health & Road Safety
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  • Urban Development
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