May 21, 2013
by Grace Gill
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Calls for Action at U.S. – India Energy Partnership Summit in DC; Extreme Heat in hits Ahmedabad

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environmental and energy issues in India
May 14 – 20th, 2013
Climate & Energy
India needs clean, afford… Continue reading

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May 14, 2013
by Theo Spencer
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Lessons Learned in the Wake of Sandy: Saving Transit Means Taking the High Ground–Literally

Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
As the six month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy rolls by, the passage of time is giving us a clearer picture of what preventive measures really worked. Thanks to an excellent serie… Continue reading

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April 30, 2013
by Grace Gill
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India Green News: Spotlight is on India for its renewable and clean energy plans; Ahmedabad preps for annual heat wave with its new Heat Action Plan, WTO trade dispute shows no sign of slowing down

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
April 18 – 26, 2013
India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environmental and energy issues in India
 Energy
Bidding system revealed for phase … Continue reading

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February 15, 2013
by Theo Spencer
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Watch out for the Watch Dog: Climate Threat to the Federal Government.

Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
Earlier this week the Government Accountability Office (GAO) added Climate Change to its “High Risk” list. The agency biennially updates its list of programs and operat… Continue reading

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February 4, 2013
by Grace Gill
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India Green News : Government strides in solar and renewable energy investment, health impacts of pollution in cities

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
India Green News is a selection of news highlights about environmental and energy issues in India.
January 1 – 31, 2013
Energy
Bucks for Green Energy
In a pre-budge… Continue reading

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December 14, 2012
by Theo Spencer
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Grim News For Western Water, But Proven Solutions Exist

Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
The Interior Department earlier this week released a long-awaited study on future water supplies from the Colorado River Basin. The news was not good.
The Colorado River Basin Wate… Continue reading

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December 4, 2012
by Theo Spencer
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Sandy Highlights One Sphere of Climate-Related Water Impacts, Midwest Drought Another

Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
Superstorm Sandy and its aftermath have continued to receive a lot of media attention, and deservedly so. Families are still without their homes, new health impacts are being revea… Continue reading

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October 29, 2012
by Grace Gill
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India Green News: Solar & Renewables get a big push; India teams up with China, Israel, Switzerland

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
India Green News is a selection of weekly news highlights about environmental and energy issues in India.
October 17 – 23, 2012
Climate
India, China team up with dev… Continue reading

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October 16, 2012
by Grace Gill
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India Green News (October 3-9, 2012): Indian solar investments boost, MoEF clears Mahan coal block

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
India Green News is a selection of weekly news highlights about environmental and energy issues in India.
Energy
Affordable power for all households in next five yea… Continue reading

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October 16, 2012
by Kelly Henderson
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Preparing for a Changing Climate with a Feast Down East

Kelly Henderson, Climate Center Program Assistant, Washington, D.C.
How sustainable is your school? Do you find recycling bins in every building? Are there plans to design a greener infrastructure system? Does your dining hall supply lo… Continue reading

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July 18, 2012
by Grace Gill
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Ideas for Increased Millennial Engagement on Environmental Issues

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
Last week I took to wearing a lace headband—60’s flower child style—to prevent my hair from sticking to my forehead in this blistering East Coast heat. … Continue reading

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July 18, 2012
by Grace Gill
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Ideas for Increased Millennial Engagement on Environmental Issues

Grace Gill, Program Assistant, CMI/India/Climate Center, New York
Last week I took to wearing a lace headband—60’s flower child style—to prevent my hair from sticking to my forehead in this blistering East Coast heat. … Continue reading

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July 12, 2012
by Theo Spencer
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Extreme Weather–And Some Examples of What’s Being Done to Deal With It

Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
You might have noticed of late that the weather has been odd. Perhaps you’ve been a bit hot–especially if your power went out—or perhaps soaking wet. Tragically, some … Continue reading

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July 12, 2012
by Kelly Henderson
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Phony-named coal-ash supporters lead to suspicion of who really supports the coal industry

Kelly Henderson, Climate Center Program Assistant, Washington, D.C.
I think it is safe to say that the U.S. Coal Industry is becoming increasingly unpopular amongst those who are ready for a clean, energy- efficient economy. But even af… Continue reading

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June 1, 2012
by Kelly Henderson
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Generating Support for Cleaner Air through Bike Advocacy

Kelly Henderson, Climate Center Program Assistant, Washington, D.C.
What could possibly be a stronger statement that people are demanding cleaner air and a stop to climate change, than 200 cyclists peddling in unison down Constitution A… Continue reading

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May 10, 2012
by Pierre Bull
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Join us for New York Solar Jobs Days

Pierre Bull, Policy Analyst, Air & Energy, New York City
Summer is nearly here, and we’re urging Albany to put more of that New York sunshine to work already! It’s time to show lawmakers that solar power is a priority for Ne… Continue reading

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December 1, 2011
by Kelly Henderson
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Higher Education Paves a Way Forward on Climate Change

Kelly Henderson, Climate Center Program Assistant, Washington, D.C.
These days, it’s tough to be an environmentalist on the national level. The current “Right-heavy” House pays little to no attention to the health impa… Continue reading

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November 4, 2011
by Theo Spencer
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Call It ‘The New Abnormal,’ And Then Start Doing Something About It

Theo Spencer, Senior Advocate, Climate Center, New York
Recent influential reports have made the direct link between the rise in extreme weather events and rising carbon pollution. More extreme weather events are becoming the norm, they… Continue reading

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September 28, 2011
by Kelly Henderson
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Moving Planet Brought People from All Offices to Move Past Dirty Fuels

Kelly Henderson, Climate Center Program Assistant, Washington, D.C.
This past Saturday was 350.org’s Moving Planet Day, a call to move beyond coal and other fossil fuels and hop on the renewables “train.”  Thanks … Continue reading

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September 16, 2011
by Kelly Henderson
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What Will It Take to Stop Keystone XL?

Kelly Henderson, Climate Center Program Assistant, Washington, D.C.
Have you heard about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, or in other words, 2,000 miles of sheer environmental devastation? This pipeline would transport filthy tar sand… Continue reading

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