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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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3 Steps to Build a Greener, Climate-Resilient India

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Hyderabad, India. Photo by Kara Newhouse, Flickr
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Japan Can Go Much Further than its Rumored Emissions-Reduction Target

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Yokohama, Japan. Photo by naitokz/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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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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As Obama and Modi Meet, 4 Opportunities for US-India Action on Clean Energy and Climate

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India's goal is to increase solar power to 100 gigawatts by 2022. Photo by Abbie Trayler-Smith/DFID
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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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COP20 Lays the Groundwork for Paris Climate Pact: 7 Key Developments

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Participants at December 2014 international climate conference in Lima
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Building Climate Equity and International Consensus from the Ground Up

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Scaling up renewable energy access; government installed solar energy in Sumba island, Indonesia. Photo by Asia Development Bank/Flickr.
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Climate Action: Reduce Risk, Maximize Opportunities

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Cities that are compact and well-connected can be more economically dynamic and more livable for residents. Seoul, Korea. Photo Credit: Ryan Pikkel/Flickr
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Explore Changing Global Emissions through Interactive Maps

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The world's major emitters have changed significantly over the past few decades. Photo credit: Jon Pinder, Flickr
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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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The UN Climate Summit: What's in it for Cities?

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Cities contribute 70 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, despite accounting for only 2 percent of land use. The UN Climate Summit places cities high on the agenda for creating a sustainable, low-carbon future. Photo by ruimc77/Flickr.
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The Price Is Wrong: New Report Calls for Fossil Fuel Prices that Reflect Environmental Costs

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A new IMF report shows that taxing fossil fuels could reduce deaths from fossil fuel-related air pollution by 63 percent. Photo credit: thienzieyung, 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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Lessons from Mexico: Mobilizing Investment in Wind Power

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Thanks to government-led programs supported by international partners, Mexico installed 1240 MW of wind generation capacity by 2012. Photo credit: neusbordas/Flickr
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Watching for Signs of Climate Action in the State of the Union Address

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Seven months have passed since President Obama announced the national Climate Action Plan. Photo credit: Steve Jurvetson, Flickr
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Emissions Trading in China: First Reports from the Field

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View from Tianjin Tower | Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
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COP 19 Made Small Steps Forward, but We Need Bolder Leaps

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A key area of discussion at COP 19 was how to address losses and damages from climate change impacts that are difficult or impossible to adapt to. Photo credit: Jörg Dietze, Flickr
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King Coal’s Climate Challenge

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A coal-fired power plant in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo credit: Danie van der Merwe, Flickr
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