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Shale Energy Potential Depends on Water Supply

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Shale development site, Australia. Photo Credit: John Amos/Flickr
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A Tale of 3 Countries: Water Risks to Global Shale Development

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Shale gas drilling site in Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Nicholas Tonelli/Flickr
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5 Reasons To Watch NYC’s Climate Summit

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UN headquarters in New York City (Photo credit United Nations)
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7 Charts Explain Changing U.S. Power Sector Emissions

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Between 1973 and 2005, U.S. power sector CO2 emissions increased by almost 90 percent. Photo credit: Mike, Flickr
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China and the United States Accelerate Efforts on Carbon Capture and Storage

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China and the United States forged new partnerships on carbon capture utilization and storage. Photo credit: Jonas, Flickr
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Former Republican EPA Administrators Show that Climate Change Need Not Be Partisan

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The EPA recently proposed rules to limit carbon dioxide pollution from U.S. power plants. Photo credit: Cathy, Flickr
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What Does the Clean Power Plan Mean for Meeting U.S. Climate Goals?

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The U.S. Administration can still meet the goal with full and ambitious implementation of the U.S. Climate Action Plan. Photo Credit: glennia, Flickr
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EPA’s New Clean Power Plan Is Both Achievable and Economically Beneficial

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Power plants are the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Photo credit: Wigwam Jones, 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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STATEMENT: WRI Board Members Respond to Proposed U.S. Power Plant Standards

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STATEMENT: U.S. Puts First Ever Federal Limits on Existing Power Plant Emissions

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5 Essential Facts About Emissions Standards for Power Plants

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Coal power plant in New Mexico. The U.S. power sector has been moving away from coal for years. It has accounted for only 5 percent of new capacity built since 2000. Photo credit: Glennia/Flickr
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Power Plant Rules Are Critical for Curbing U.S. Emissions

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  • international climate policy
Power plants are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, contributing about one-third of the national total. Photo credit: Dan Stroud/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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Arkansas Carbon Dioxide Reduction Opportunities for Power Sector Compliance Under the Clean Air Act

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5 Ways Arkansas Can Reduce Power Plant Emissions

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Arkansas has already taken steps to reduce its near-term power sector CO2 emissions by implementing energy efficiency policies.
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RELEASE: New Analysis Shows Arkansas Can Reduce Emissions 39 percent by 2020

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Lessons from South Africa: Mobilizing Investment in Renewable Energy

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  • climate finance
  • climate investment funds
  • renewable energy
  • low carbon development
When it comes to renewable energy, South Africa has considerable, unrealized potential. Some estimate that wind power generation potential in South Africa could reach 80.54 TWh, which could be realized with an installed capacity of 30.6 GW. Photo credit: Lollie-Pop/Flickr
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RELEASE: New Analysis Shows Tennessee Can Reduce Emissions 22 percent by 2020

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