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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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EPA’s Clean Power Plan puts states in the driver’s seat
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Climate Action Plan making progress on all fronts
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Legal Issues in the Durban Platform Negotiations
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Kudos to bipartisan ideas for the Clean Power Plan
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Energy efficiency will play a key role in the Clean Power Plan
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In Brief: Legal Options for U.S. Acceptance of a New Climate Change Agreement

U.S. acceptance of the new climate agreement being negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) may or may not require legislative approval, depending on its contents. U.S. law recognizes several routes for entering into international legal …

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Legal Options for U.S. Acceptance of a New Climate Change Agreement

The success of ongoing negotiations to establish a new global climate change agreement depends heavily on the agreement’s acceptance by the world’s major economies, including the United States. The new agreement is being negotiated under the United Nations Framework Convention …

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Canadian hydropower can help states achieve carbon-cutting goals
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US climate target encourages others to put best foot forward
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Continuing to lead by example on federal sustainability