Seven actions for cities to seriously address climate change

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Cities have become the most promising forum to drive deep CO2 reductions. It's time they act on their commitments and implement substantial policies

Cities are where more than half the world lives, and where all future population growth will occur. By many estimates, cities are already responsible for more than half of climate change. While Congress...

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