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*In this issue:*

* The Billion-Dollar Case for Electric School Buses ( #blurb1 )
* New Climate Plans Offer Major Opportunity for Progress ( #blurb2 )
* 4 Things to Watch at the Second Africa Climate Summit ( #blurb3 )
* How to Scrub Carbon Dioxide from the Air ( #blurb4 )

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Electric School Buses Could Bring US $1.6 Billion a Year in Benefits ( [link removed] )
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There’s a clear climate case for switching from diesel school buses to electric ones ( [link removed] ). But that’s not the only reason to do it. New WRI research shows that adopting electric school buses across the U.S. could yield $1.6 billion in benefits each year, with almost every county poised to gain.

These returns would come from eliminating the economic toll of diesel-burning buses. Cleaner air would mean fewer health impacts, while reduced climate pollution lowers the risk of costly natural disasters.

We unpack which states and counties would reap the biggest economic benefits, and what it will take to achieve them.

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New Climate Commitments Are Coming. Here's What to Know. ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )
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Most countries are expected to put forth new national climate plans before the end of September. These will reveal the world’s collective climate trajectory over the next decade. But what exactly are the “NDCs,” as they’re known, and why are they so critical?

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4 Things to Watch at the Second Africa Climate Summit ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )
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Africa’s booming population, growing economies and high vulnerability to natural disasters make it a central focus in the fight against climate change. As leaders gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from Sept. 8-10 for the second Africa Climate Summit, four key themes will help shape the continent’s — and the world’s — future.

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6 Questions About Direct Air Capture, Answered ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )
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The past few years have seen major interest and investment in direct air capture, a suite of technologies that scrub carbon dioxide directly from the air. But while the industry shows promise, there’s still uncertainty about how much it can really contribute to the fight against climate change.

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Annual health and climate benefits of using ESBs ( [link removed] )

All states would see economic gains by switching from diesel school buses to electric ones. But the biggest benefits would be in areas with the oldest fleets — often in communities with higher proportions of people of color.

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Countries are submitting new climate plans for the first time since 2020. These commitments are key to driving progress toward a sustainable future. Watch our brief explainer video to learn more.

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Rebuilding optimism in the age of the climate crisis ( [link removed] )

*The New Global Possible ( [link removed] )* highlights real climate solutions that are already transforming lives around the world — and explores how we can scale them to meet the urgency of today’s challenges. The book is out on September 9th. Proceeds from book sales will directly support WRI’s mission.

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