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    Dec 19

    Making climate-smart investments can reduce emissions and help the U.S. achieve its climate targets. Plus, these investments are economically feasible and will save the nation $113 billion annually by 2050, according to new analysis. More ⬇️

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  2. 2 hours ago

    "Pedestrians and motorcyclists were victims in 70% of all fatal crashes in Maharashtra in 2020. Better pedestrian infrastructure and speed management, among others, are proven interventions that can save lives" — More in

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  3. 5 hours ago

    Indonesia is a key nation for forests and biodiversity. Find out what the latest data, the end of a moratorium on new palm oil plantations and continuing land conflicts mean for the nation and its trees from in ⬇️

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  4. 9 hours ago

    “People felt that, after experiencing it for so many months, it was not only effective—it was feasible, even post-pandemic” — on moving business meetings/conferences online. explains the environmental impact in ⬇️

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  5. 9 hours ago

    2021 has been a big year for the climate change conversation—from headline-making extreme weather events to and the pledges that came with it. Read & 's overview of this year's biggest stories in .

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    12 hours ago

    In Appalachia, 5.5 million people live within a mile of abandoned mine land. Abandoned coal mines can pollute the water and soil, & limit economic development. The U.S. must clean up legacy sites as it pursues a future. Read:

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  7. 13 hours ago

    Every year, the world produces around 300M tons of every year (nearly equivalent to the weight of the entire human population) and 54 million tons of . Its time to shift to a . Learn more ⬇️

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    15 hours ago

    Industry is the 3rd highest emitting sector in the U.S. and faces unique challenges to . Learn about the suite of policies than can drive innovative solutions to reduce emissions in the i3 Policy Blueprint:

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  9. Retweeted
    Dec 27

    Humans have turned the earth into a giant farm. Between 2003-19 cropland expanded by 1 million km2 w/approx. half coming from forests & nature, undermining climate/biodiversity goals. Man's war with nature is a war w/ himself. Rachel Carson.

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    19 hours ago

    Food loss and waste squanders the energy, resources, and money that goes into producing, processing, packaging, and transporting the food. Reducing the amount of food lost & wasted is important to reducing GHG emissions and slowing down climate change.

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    20 hours ago

    Climate change is especially dangerous for those who are least responsible for it. As the biggest historical emitter of greenhouse gases, the U.S. must make sure to put equity at the center of its climate policy and investment. Read more:

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  12. 18 hours ago

    As the inevitable decline of coal continues, it is critical the US supports coal communities and workers and provides new opportunities in the . & explain how the would ease the transition ⬇️

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  13. 21 hours ago

    The Grand African Green Up showcases stories of landscape restoration in Africa, from the dry forests of Senegal to the green hills of Kenya. Meet seven inspiring champions who are part of , a movement that is revitalizing land and rural economies ⬇️

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  14. Dec 28

    How can cities respond to crises like COVID-19, the worsening impacts of climate change and growing urban inequality? is looking for innovative projects that are helping cities thrive in turbulent times. Learn more ⬇️

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  15. Dec 27

    “What Indonesia has achieved has to be maintained because the potential for massive is still there” —Arief Wijaya of Learn about the threats to Indonesia's forests from in ⬇️

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  16. Dec 27

    A new study published in found that eliminating business travel by making a conference or business meeting entirely virtual can reduce an event’s carbon footprint by 94%. explains in ⬇️

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    Dec 27

    Developing a better understanding of the ocean can help us protect it from pollution, degradation and damage from climate change. ' Ocean Watch puts data at the heart of ocean sustainability. Learn more:

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  18. Dec 27

    The includes billions in investments for communities to transition to clean energy, tax incentives to build clean energy projects in mining communities, and policies that support unions. More from & in

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    Dec 27

    Thanks to GFW's mapping of forest fluxes, we can start to understand how local land management decisions happening all over the world are impacting our efforts to stop . Explore the details on :

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    Dec 23

    Build Back Better is crucial to boost climate action without leaving coal miners behind Via

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  21. Dec 27

    Research shows that the offers a $4.5 trillion economic opportunity by: 🔄 Reducing waste 🔄 Stimulating innovation 🔄 Creating employment Learn more ⬇️

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