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An Inflation Reduction Act program is directly funding state and local climate action and could provide an end-run around legislative inertia and hostility on climate, advocates hope.
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Collectively, the work of 25 cities in the Climate Challenge will reduce CO2 emissions by 74 million metric tons from 2020 through 2030, compared to business as usual.
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From urban density to energy-efficient appliances, cutting emissions and making money has never made more sense.
by Leah Lazer
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And three residential policies can promote economic development, improve health and reduce carbon emissions.
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The nation’s capital just passed aggressive, practical legislation to green its buildings. Your city could be next.
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Looking at you, Boulder, Colorado.
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Presidents and prime ministers have limited policy control over national carbon footprints. Subnational entities can prove that 'We Are Still In.'
by Daniel Esty
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This week: Helen Clarkson of the Climate Group and Erin Callahan of the Climate Collaborative. Plus, meet the rockstar journalist joining GreenBiz.
by Joel Makower
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In this week's episode, how to get suppliers to act on climate, educating consumers about the circular economy and clean power for circular cities.
by Joel Makower
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Too much of today’s conversation focuses on energy generation rather than urban design, land-use planning and zoning interventions.
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A new partnership from C40 Cities and Climate-KIC will prioritize building retrofits, mobility and closed-loop systems.
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In this week's episode, blockchain approaches its 'singularity,' powering Puerto Rico back to life and the chemicals sector seeks a catalyst on climate goals.
by Joel Makower
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The U.N. network's executive director, Mark Watts, advocates new effort to engage American cities as U.S. turns back on Paris Agreement.
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There's no single motivation behind the movement. Here's background, with three ideas for where your city can start.
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With Washington becoming more hostile to climate action, the nation’s mayors are volunteering to fill the climate leadership vacuum.
by Rhea Suh
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A new DOE-funded resource to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings could catalyze carbon reduction in cities.
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Fixing outdated building codes is just the start of saving energy in urban areas.
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A look to Brazil in order to answer the question: How do you dismantle corruption?
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How can decision makers in developing cities be more effective?
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São Paulo, Brazil offers a number of lessons for making data accessible and encouraging public participation.
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How do we make cities work for people? An introduction to a study on key governance gaps in two Brazilian cities—Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
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From Brazil, Eduardo Paes says the 'urban agenda' must be at the forefront of international climate agreements.
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In this megacity, traffic jams can stretch for 60 miles. Smarter mobility is crucial to urban resilience, as well as shorter term planning for the 2014 World Cup.
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Here's how companies like GE and Votorantim aim to advance sustainability by teaming up with local players.
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It's a vast, complex country with an even more complex economy. Here's a closer look beyond biofuels.