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

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6 Issues to Watch at the Clean Energy Ministerial

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Dabancheng Wind Power Station
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Beijing skyline in the evening.
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RELEASE: WRI Welcomes Jennifer Layke as Global Director for its Energy Program

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

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To Achieve its New Climate Goals, China Must Look to its Buildings

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To  meet its emissions goals, China should begin to reevaluate building efficiency with new technology and better financing. Photo by shanidov/Flickr
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New Pilot Program Aims to Expand Energy Efficiency in Chinese Cities

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Retrofitting public buildings to be more energy efficient is an important step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in China. Photo by Brendan Corey Benson/Flickr.
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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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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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New Greenhouse Gas Accounting Tool Will Help China’s Cities Pursue Low-Carbon Development

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Nanjing Road, Shanghai. Photo credit: Austronesian Expeditions, 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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Why 2013 Could Be a Game-Changer on Climate

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Comparison of Chinese and U.S. Energy Statistics

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