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4 Nations Submit Stronger Climate Plans (NDCs) 

The Marshall Islands, Suriname, Norway and Moldova are the first to strengthen their national climate plans in accordance with the Paris Agreement on climate change. Will others follow their lead? Read more.
 

Marshall Islands was the first country to submit a stronger national climate plan (NDC), in accordance with the Paris Agreement. Photo by Peter Mellow/Flickr
The American Energy Innovation Act authorizes funding for new clean energy research and development, including marine and hydrokinetic energy. Photo by Ian Gagnon/Department of Energy

7 Things to Know About Decarbonization in the American Energy Innovation Act 

The first major U.S. energy bill in more than a decade could move the needle on energy efficiency and emissions. Greg Carlock unpacks the legislation’s highs and lows. Read more.

Wind turbines. Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Flickr

Investing in a Net-Zero Carbon Economy 

Cynthia Cummis explains how financial institutions can align their lending and investment portfolios with the level of climate action scientists say is necessary. Read more.

Areas of Indonesia are at high risk of erosion, which can threaten agricultural productivity. Photo by Danumurthi Mahendra/USAID

Soil Erosion Is a Costly Problem 

Europe, South Asia and the United States lose billions of dollars annually to soil erosion. Sustainable land practices are an underutilized solution. Read more.


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