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Brazil’s Fires Ban Correlates to a Reduction in Amazon Wildfires. The Ban Just Lifted.
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When the Brazilian government instituted a ban on setting fires, fire alerts in the Amazon dropped 34% between August and September, according to data on Global Forest Watch. Read more
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Satellite image of Brazil fires, August 22, 2019. Photo by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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As Trump Steps Away from Climate Action, U.S. States, Cities and Businesses Step Up
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President Trump could formally request U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change as early as next week. But regardless of what the White House does, a significant number of U.S. states, cities and businesses are moving forward with climate action. Read more.
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Attention Businesses: Don't Let Your Trade Associations Undermine You on Climate Action
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If we really want to solve the climate crisis, companies have to push for federal policies that reduce emissions, argue Kevin Moss and Amy Meyer. That means making sure their trade associations are also on board. Read more.
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Powering Remote Hospitals with Solar: Overcoming Remaining Challenges
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Solar panels can help rural doctors in India maintain reliable electricity and save more lives. But remote hospitals remain a largely untapped market for renewables, explain Amala Devi and Pamli Deka. Read more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: Climate Resiliency for Your Business
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October 30, 2019
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Greening Governance: Toxic Air: The Challenge of Ozone Pollution
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October 30, 2019
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Environmental Defenders Under Threat: Addressing Human Rights Abuses and Environmental Destruction
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October 30, 2019
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Webinar: Modeling and Data-Analysis in Developing Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies
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October 31, 2019
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Delay and Pay or Plan and Prosper: Practical Solution to Adapt to the Effects of Climate Change
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November 01, 2019
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Webinar: Aligning National M&E systems and Global Results Frameworks: Towards Better Assessment of Adaptation Results
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November 19, 2019
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