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    Climate
    Insights
    March 3, 2015

    Reducing HFCs in the US Would Benefit Consumers and the Climate

    • Energy
    • climate change
    • U.S. policy
    • GHG emissions
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    HFCs, potent greenhouse gases, are commonly used as refrigerants. Photo by Frank van den Bergh/iStock.
    • Energy
    • climate change
    • U.S. policy
    • GHG emissions
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    Climate
    North America
    Insights
    January 14, 2015

    How the US Can Lower Methane Emissions from Natural Gas and Save Money

    • GHG emissions
    • Climate
    • climate change
    • U.S. policy
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • fossil fuels
    A natural gas refinery plant. Photo by WildEarth Guardians/Flickr.
    • GHG emissions
    • Climate
    • climate change
    • U.S. policy
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • fossil fuels
    Climate
    North America
    Insights
    January 6, 2015

    The Clean Vehicle Revolution: Driving Fuel Savings and Emissions Reductions in the United States

    • Energy
    • 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
    • Energy
    • Cities
    • Economics
    • climate change
    • GHG emissions
    • U.S. policy
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • transportation
    Climate
    North America
    Insights
    November 12, 2014

    How the US Can Save Billions by Reducing Electricity Use

    • Energy
    • GHG emissions
    • energy efficiency
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • renewable energy
    Homes and commercial buildings account for 74 percent of electricity demand in the United States, making them a critical part of any plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Photo Credit: Justin Brown, Flickr
    • Energy
    • GHG emissions
    • energy efficiency
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • renewable energy
    Climate
    North America
    Insights
    November 3, 2014

    How the US Can Produce Cleaner Energy While Capturing Economic Benefits

    • Energy
    • Climate
    • GHG emissions
    • U.S. policy
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • renewable energy
    New solar photovoltaic projects are also being chosen over new coal and gas generation in a few areas of the country because of lower costs or larger net benefits. Photo credit: Dana Smillie, World Bank
    • Energy
    • Climate
    • GHG emissions
    • U.S. policy
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • renewable energy
    Climate
    North America
    Insights
    October 10, 2014

    By the Numbers: How the U.S. Economy Can Benefit from Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    • Economics
    • Climate
    • climate change
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • U.S. policy
    Electric vehicle battery prices fell 40 percent since 2008. Photo credit: Kevin Krejcl, Flickr
    • Economics
    • Climate
    • climate change
    • Lower Emissions, Brighter Economy
    • U.S. policy
    Ocean
    Latin America
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    With Help from WRI Tool, Caribbean Country Establishes First National Park

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    sea turtle in ocean
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Forests
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    First Global Commitment to Forest Restoration Launched

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Farmer inspecting plant
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Forests
    Latin America
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    Brazil Overturns State Zoning Law that Threatened Amazon Forests

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Aerial shot of Amazon river
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Cities
    Latin America
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    Rio’s New Bus Rapid Transit Line Improves Life for Millions

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    BRT bus in Brazil
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Cities
    Asia
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    Indian City Launches Pioneering Auto-Rickshaw Service

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Rickshaw in India
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    Mexico Passes Groundbreaking Climate and Transport Bill

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Woman in public transportation
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Cities
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    Development Banks Commit $175 Billion for Sustainable Transport

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    • Health & Road Safety
    City center
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    • Health & Road Safety
    Climate
    Asia
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    Major Chinese City Plans Future around Low Carbon Development

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Qingdao, China
    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Climate
    Outcomes
    July 2, 2013

    New Global Protocol Helps Cities Measure and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    • Top Outcome: 2012
    Shanghai
    • Top Outcome: 2012

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