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Tar Sands Threaten World’s Largest Boreal Forest

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Canada’s boreal forests feature mountain ranges; forested plains, bogs, and peatlands; coniferous and mixed forests; and millions of waterways. Photo credit: Ken Owen, Flickr
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3 Reasons Why Cutting Carbon From Power Plants Is Good For Business

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Salem Harbor, MA power plant. To this day, carbon pollution—the main driver of climate change—has not been controlled from power plants. Photo credit: massmatt/Flickr
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Cutting Carbon: States Can Use What they’ve Already Got to Whittle Power Plant Emissions

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Because the U.S. electric grid crosses state lines, neighboring states should work together for the most cost-effective reductions. Photo credit: Universal Pop/Flickr
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How U.S.-China Cooperation Can Expand Clean Energy Development

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The U.S. and China are beginning to collaborate on some clean energy initiatives—and some projects are already producing benefits for both countries. Photo credit: Land Rover Our Planet/Flickr
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5 Overlooked Deforestation Hotspots

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Marahoué National Park in the Ivory Coast has lost 93% of its forest cover between 2002 and 2008. Photo credit: jbdodane, Flickr 2013
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RELEASE: Global Forest Watch: Dynamic New Platform to Protect Forests Worldwide

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Insights

7 Stories to Watch in 2014

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As host of the 2014 World Cup, all eyes will be on Brazil's cities to see how they deal with their sustainability challenges and opportunities. Photo credit: Crystal Davis, WRI
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New Study Raises Big Questions on U.S. Fugitive Methane Emissions

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Natural gas drill rig. Photo credit: Jeremy Buckingham, Flickr
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5 Ways Pennsylvania Can Reduce Power Plant Emissions

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WRI analysis finds that Pennsylvania can reduce its CO2 emissions 21 percent below 2011 levels by 2020 by complying with current policies and taking advantage of infrastructure opportunities. Photo credit: adam., Flickr
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RELEASE: New Analysis Shows Michigan is Well-Positioned to Meet Upcoming Carbon Pollution Standards

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New Study Sheds Light on Methane Leakage from Natural Gas

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Marcellus Shale natural gas well in Pennsylvania. Photo credit: wcn247, Flickr
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3 Big Takeaways from the New Global Commitment to Phase Down HFCs

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Reducing HFCs is an important step in curbing global climate change. Photo credit: John Isaac, UN
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New Report Connects 2012 Extreme Weather Events to Human-Caused Climate Change

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Flooding from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Photo credit: Pamela Andrade
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RELEASE: New Analysis Shows North Carolina Can Meet Future Carbon Pollution Standards

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Can the U.S. Meet Its Climate Change Goal?

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