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Sustainable Development Goals: From Rhetoric to Reality

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Kenyan farmers plant rust-resistant wheat. Photo by Petr Kosina / CIMMYT
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India’s Supreme Court Reinforces Renewable Energy Targets for Industry

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Solar panels in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Photo by Knut-Erik Helle/Flickr.
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Déjà vu: Pushback to U.S. Clean Power Plan Reminiscent of 2011 Mercury Rule

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Kentucky power plant. Photo by Cindy Cornett Seigle/Flickr
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An Opportunity for Cooperative Clean Energy Solutions for Utilities and Companies

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A solar array in California. Photo by Steve Jurvetson/Flickr.
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Commuters use bike lanes in Washington, DC. Photo by Bill McNeal, Flickr
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Comparing Renewable Energy to Traditional Electricity Supply

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Should I Build A Behind-the-Meter (Onsite) Renewable Energy Project?*
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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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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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Power Options: Comparing Costs of Rooftop Solar to Traditional Electricity

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Between 30 to 60 percent of U.S. public and private (K-12) schools could save money by installing solar PV at a price of $2-2.5/W. Photo by Matt Montagne/Flickr.
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Quick Perspective on UN Secretary-General’s Vision for a Post-2015 Agenda

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Photo by UNDP via OXFAM/Flickr.
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ADVISORY: UNEP and WRI to Launch 2014 Emissions Gap Report

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2 Questions for World Business Leaders at the UN Climate Summit

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The UN Secretary General's Climate Summit will bring CEOs and heads of government to New York City on September 23, 2014. (Photo credit: Chris Ford, Flickr)
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Why Community Land Rights Belong in the Sustainable Development Goals

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The proposed Sustainable Development Goals leave out a critical component of improving rural livelihoods—securing community land rights. Photo credit: Jane Boles, Flickr
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10 Questions that Shine a Light on Electricity Prices

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Globally, electricity tariffs have sparked questions about the equitable distribution of costs and have, in some cases, led to social unrest and controversy. Photo credit: Alexandre Baron/Flickr
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4 Insights on Unlocking Finance for Clean Energy Access in Africa

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Lighting for the base of the Pyramid. | Photo Credit: Frank van der Vlueten, Flickr 2009
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UNEP Report Finds Significant “Emissions Gap” Must Be Bridged

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Limiting global warming to 2 degrees C will require national and international action. Photo credit: Solar Electric Light Fund, Flickr
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