CDP: More than 100 global cities awarded top marks for climate action

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Florence in Italy was among 112 cities worldwide to receive top marks from CDP | Credit: iStock
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Florence in Italy was among 112 cities worldwide to receive top marks from CDP | Credit: iStock

Non-profit disclosure platform's annual 'A List' for cities, states and regions indicates climate action is increasingly engrained in urban areas

More than 100 cities from around the world have been given the highest rating for climate action by CDP, which said its latest annual rankings today showed urban and regional governments are "setting...

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