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The Paris Agreement: Turning Point for a Climate Solution

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Paris Agreement adopted. Photo credit WRI
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Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers Can Support National Climate Plans

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3 Key Questions for the Energy Industry Around a Global Climate Agreement

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COP21 march in London
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5 Numbers: What the Paris Climate Talks Have Already Delivered

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Business and Climate Action: The Times They Are A-Changin'

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Hundreds of business leaders are gathering at COP 21 in Paris. Photo by Yann Caradec/Flickr
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Science-based Emissions Targets: The Key to Sending a Strong Corporate Signal Before COP 21

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Nearly 90 companies have committed to set a science-based emissions-reduction target. Photo by Mike Steinhoff/Flickr
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Can Clean Distributed Energy Solutions Close Africa’s Access Gap?

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Solar speciality shop in Gulu, Uganda. Photo by James Anderson/Flickr.
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Corporations Can Drive Down Renewable Energy’s Cost

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The electricity system will have to be decarbonized, probably more quickly than many in the sector are comfortable with. Working with large buyers that want to move quickly could lead to decarbonizing in an orderly way that drives down the cost for everyone. Photo by Windwärts Energie/Flickr
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Clean Power Plan Can Help States, Economy and Planet

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NASA image courtesy of the DSCOVR EPIC team
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RELEASE: Global Commission Finds Economic Growth Can Close the Emissions Gap

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Supporting the New Climate Agreement: A Checklist for Business

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The recent Business & Climate Summit took place in Paris, France. Photo by Max Mayorov/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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What do Apple, Citi and Shell Have in Common?

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It's a pleasant surprise to see growing acceptance for the importance of low-carbon power from some of the world’s biggest traditional energy firms. Photo by Aeon Solar/Flickr.
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Putting Citi’s $100 Billion Environmental Finance Initiative in Context

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In its 2013 Global Citizenship Report, Citi reported more than $2 billion for solar financing. Photo by Walmart/Flickr
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How Do You Measure the Emissions Locked in Fossil Fuel Reserves?

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If emissions continue unabated, the world is on track to exhaust its "carbon budget" within three decades. Photo by Mingjia Zhou/Flickr
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Reforming 3 Systems Can Create a New Climate Economy in India

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Traffic congestion in Calcutta, India. Photo by frederik_rowing/Flickr
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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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So What Did We Learn in 2014?

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2014 shifted the needle toward a more sustainable future. Photo by David Drodge/The Pembina Institute
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WRI’s Top Outcomes of 2014

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During "Raaghiri Days" in Indian cities, streets are closed to cars to encourage walking and biking. Photo by Carol Mitchell/Flickr
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A New Climate Economy: Shifting Corporate America onto a Low-Carbon Path

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From left to right: Amy Harder, Chad Holliday, Ken Gayer, and Andrew Steer. Photo credit: Bill Dugan, WRI
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