April 9, 2013
by Danielle Droitsch
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The Alberta credibility gap on responsible tar sands development and climate policy: Can it be closed?

Danielle Droitsch, Director, Canada Project, Washington, D.C.
Alberta’s Premier Alison Redford visits Washington DC once again — this time,  to speak at the Brookings Institution about Alberta’s claimed “rec… 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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June 25, 2012
by Michael Davidson
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"Cloud" Records over 200 Commitments to Sustainability at Rio+20 Earth Summit

Michael Davidson, US-China Climate Policy Coordinator, Washington, DC
Government leaders, representatives from the private sector and the NGO community have returned home after the two-week long set of activities marking the Rio+20 Eart… Continue reading

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June 20, 2012
by Michael Davidson
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New Platform to Track the "Cloud of Commitments" from Rio+20 Earth Summit

Michael Davidson, US-China Climate Policy Coordinator, Washington, DC
Ninety-eight heads of state and government are addressing the world from Rio de Janeiro over the next three days about how we are going to protect our planetary home … Continue reading

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June 7, 2012
by Michael Davidson
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What Can Premier Wen Do For the Climate at Rio+20

Michael Davidson, US-China Climate Policy Coordinator, Washington, DC
This post is co-authored with Dr. Yang Fuqiang, Senior Advisor on Climate and Energy at NRDC, Beijing.
In less than two weeks, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will join as… Continue reading

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May 11, 2012
by Michael Davidson
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You Can’t Make Sushi with Lasagna: A Potluck Approach to Rio+20

Michael Davidson, US-China Climate Policy Coordinator, Washington, DC
Imagine you are trying to come up with the perfect recipe for a summer solstice party you’re hosting with 193 friends. The caveat: each guest insists on picking… Continue reading

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April 17, 2012
by Michael Davidson
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Challenge to Young Thought Leaders: Can You Silence the World at Rio+20 this June?

Michael Davidson, US-China Climate Policy Coordinator, Washington, DC
I’ve blogged extensively about why my generation has a crucial stake in the outcomes of Earth Summit 2012 this June (here, here, here…). If young people don&r… 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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September 25, 2010
by Shravya Reddy
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Strengthening U.S.-India Cooperation on Energy – A Clear Priority for Both Countries

On the east coast this week, I’ve seen momentum building on U.S.-India cooperation on climate change and energy in the lead up to President Obama’s state visit to India.  Two events that I attended just this past week reflected heighte… Continue reading

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