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Podcast Series: A Just Transition in Action
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As governments and businesses ramp up climate action, it’s critical they support the workers and communities whose incomes still depend on fossil fuels. This shift, broadly known as a “just transition,” is already happening in some places. In a new podcast series, WRI spoke with coal plant workers, local politicians, public health activists, scientists and more to understand what makes a just transition work — and what doesn’t. Hear stories from Australia, India, the U.S. and more
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When the Huntley coal plant in Tonawanda, New York (pictured here) began to close, the community pioneered a sustainable economic plan to breathe new life into the small town — showing what a just transition can look like. Photo by Pierre Williot | Shutterstock
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How China Can Cut its Road Transportation Emissions by 95%
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The world's ability to overcome the climate change challenge hinges, in part, on what happens on China's roads. The country accounted for 11% of the world’s transportation emissions in 2018 — which is only expected to rise. But by deploying new technologies and structural changes, WRI analysis
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finds that China can cut its road transportation emissions by up to 95% over the next 40 years while also improving air quality. Learn more
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Announcing the Finalists for 2021-2022 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities
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WRI announced five projects as finalists for the 2021-2022 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities, a flagship award that recognizes leaders creating more sustainable and inclusive cities worldwide. This cycle’s theme is “Thriving Together in Turbulent Times.” The five finalists include innovative projects from cities in Colombia, The Philippines, India, France and Pakistan. Read more
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How Tax Credits Can Fight Soaring Fossil Fuel Prices — and Climate Change
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Now midway through summer in the U.S., gas prices remain near record highs and inflation is soaring. President Biden proposed a gas tax holiday. But a far better solution would be for Congress to provide direct support to families and enact key tax credits for clean energy. As Dan Lashof explains, these solutions would help Americans save money today, while also providing greater economic and energy security in the future. Read the op-ed
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