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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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Carbon Pricing 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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COP26: Climate Finance Issues

Kaveh Guilanpour

June 16, 2021

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Climate Finance: Issues for COP26

Climate finance refers to the local, national, or transnational financing that supports mitigation and adaptation actions to address climate change. It can be drawn from public, private, and alternative sources of financing. In accordance with the principles of the UN …

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Transparency of Action: Issues for COP 26

Kaveh Guilanpour

June 3, 2021

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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.

Federal Vehicle Standards

Topics US Federal

Tags TransportationRegulation

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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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National Climate Bank Proposals in the 117th Congress

The idea of a national climate bank has gained renewed attention. Congress last seriously considered a climate bank proposal in 2009 that would create the Clean Energy Development Administration (CEDA), with key functions based on the green bank model. Since …

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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.

Market-Based State Policy

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

Tags Cap and TradeElectricityEmissionsRegulationEnergyStates

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Lessons from Massachusetts’ new climate law

Mahmoud Abouelnaga

April 28, 2021

Topics State

Tags Clean EnergyEfficiencyElectricityEmissionsEnergy

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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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Publication
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.

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

July 28, 2021

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Tags CongressCarbon PricingRegulation

Cap and Trade Basics

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Carbon Tax Basics

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