Pew Center on Global Climate Change

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The United States needs strong action now to reduce the risks of climate change, strengthen our energy independence, protect our national security, and create new jobs and economic opportunities. The Case for Action presents a clear, concise assessment of how strong climate and clean energy policy will put the United States in position to lead the 21st century clean energy economy.
Federal Climate Action
 
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Last week, Senators Kerry and Lieberman released the American Power Act. Read a short summary of the bill's main provisions here.
 
Eileen Claussen comments on prospects for legislation on E&E TV.
 
Regulations Finalized
The Environmental Protection Agency recently finalized two rules to limit greenhouse gas emissions: the "tailoring rule," which establishes requirements for the largest emitters of carbon pollution; and fuel efficiency standards for light-duty vehicles.
 
Clean Energy Opportunities
In March, the Pew Center held a briefing on clean energy jobs and opportunities. Learn more by checking out our updated brief.  
International
 
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Designing a Deal
Elliot Diringer offers a new approach for making progress in the international climate negotiations in a Carbon Finance article.
 
Climate Negotiations
View a side-by-side comparison of the Copenhagen Accord and the main UNFCCC negotiating texts emerging from Copenhagen.

UN Names New Climate Chief
Read the Pew Center's reaction to the appointment of Christiana Figueres.
Solutions 
 
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A new white paper explores how the petroleum sector can be covered under climate and energy policy.
 
Smart Grid
The Pew Center joined with nearly 50 organizations in calling for better consumer access to energy data. Learn more here.    
 
Climate TechBook 
Check out the latest additions to Climate TechBook: factsheets on the marine shipping sector and the aviation sector.
 
Browse through our other Climate TechBook resources here.
 
Pew Perspectives

Corporate Energy Efficiency
Eileen Claussen explains why companies are increasingly adopting energy efficiency as a key business strategy.  
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The Path Forward
Elliot Diringer explains next steps in the international climate negotiations, potential outcomes from the Cancun meetings in December 2010, and the role of domestic commitments.
 
New Publications
 
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Our new report
provides concrete recommendations for structuring a federal response to climate change adaptation, including the creation of a National Adaptation Program.     
 
Benefits of Avoided Climate Change
Following a 2009 workshop on assessing the benefits of avoided climate change, the Pew Center has released workshop proceedings and expert papers on topics that include quantifying the cost of expected climate change, using a risk-based approach, and accounting for uncertainty.

America's Climate Choices
Read Eileen Claussen's comments on the National Academies' most comprehensive assessment of climate change.
 
National Security
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The Pew Center has created an easily accessible hub of information on national security and climate. Click here for reports, memos, and videos.
 
Closing the Gap
Jay Gulledge co-authored a paper that recommends ways to narrow the gap between the climate science and national security policy communities. 
Energy Efficiency
 
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Videos and other materials from the April energy efficiency conference in Chicago are now available. The report, which documents best practices in corporate energy efficiency, is available here.
 
Make an Impact
Save energy, save money, and save the planet by visiting the Pew Center's Make an Impact website and using our custom-built carbon calculator.
    
State News
 
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In March, Colorado increased its renewable portfolio standard to require 30 percent of the state's electricity to come from renewable sources by 2020. 
 
Climate and Transportation
Oregon recently adopted legislation to develop a state-level strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation sources.
 
Staying Connected
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Our  Blog: Climate Compass 
 
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Nick Nigro explores the potential impacts of electric vehicles on the electrical grid in a three-part series.
 
Steve Seidel explains the significance of the EPA's new report Climate Change Indicators in the United States.   
 
Eileen Claussen discusses how federal legislation can address the roles of the states and the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act.
  
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