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Lasting climate solutions hinge on innovative policies at all levels – local, state, federal and international. Market-based approaches like carbon pricing are a cornerstone of practical, cost-effective climate policy.

National Climate Bank Proposals in the 117th Congress

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International

Climate change is a global challenge that requires global solutions. Efforts like the Paris Agreement strengthen confidence that all countries are doing their share, helping each country do even more.

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A podcast: What’s Next After COP26?

Nat Keohane

December 6, 2021

COP 26 Glasgow
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Outcomes of the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

At the 26th annual UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) in Glasgow, Scotland, governments struggled bitterly over the final text of an agreement, including how to deliver on “ambition,” the phasing out of coal …

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US Federal

To meet the climate challenge, the United States needs a comprehensive national approach. Well-designed federal policy can cut emissions and strengthen resilience while driving economic growth.

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Driving demand, charging up the job market: The benefits of decarbonized transportation

Stephanie Gagnon

November 2, 2021

Topics US Federal

Tags CongressTransportation

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The Corporate Case for Climate Ambition in Reconciliation

November 4, 2021

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Tags CongressIndustryRenewable StandardsBusiness Practices

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How federal policy can accelerate community resilience to climate change

Amy Bailey

October 6, 2021

Topics US Federal

Tags CitiesResilience

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State

In the absence of stronger federal leadership, many states are enacting their own climate goals and policies. They serve as laboratories, demonstrating what's effective and informing national policy.

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Billion-Dollar Extreme Weather Events

This map and related materials pertaining to all types of extreme weather can be found here. Last updated August 2021

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California Cap and Trade

Topics State

Tags Cap and TradeElectricityEmissionsIndustryRegulationEnergyStates

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City and Local

As centers of population and energy use, cities generate a majority of our climate emissions. Local governments play a critical role in reducing emissions and in making communities resilient to climate change.

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Building for Tomorrow: Jobs, Climate, and Resilient Infrastructure

May 19, 2021

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Tags Resilience

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City-business partnerships can help fulfill ambitious pledge

Amy Bailey, Philip Horowitz, Gabriela Knutson

April 29, 2021

Topics City and Local

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American Mayors and Businesses: Building Partnerships for a Low-Carbon Future Volume IV

With a combined punch of a global pandemic and economic recession, 2020 and 2021 have brought unprecedented challenges to cities and businesses across the United States. Cities have struggled to provide basic resources and services, while businesses have had to …

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Carbon Pricing

A growing number of jurisdictions are adopting market-based climate policies. By putting a price on carbon, these policies give businesses the incentive to innovate so they can cut emissions at the lowest possible cost.

Carbon Tax Basics

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A Conversation with Representative Scott Peters

September 17, 2021

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tags CongressCarbon PricingRegulation

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Fireside Chat: Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on the “Save our Future” Act

July 28, 2021

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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