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Efficient, Resilient Buildings Can Help Texas Weather the Next Crisis
When the power went out across large swaths of Texas in February, the deadly crisis exposed vulnerabilities from the grid level down to individual homes.
Net-Zero Commitments: The US Financial Sector Weighs In
In the years since the 2015 Paris Agreement, net-zero or “climate-alignment” commitments have spread rapidly…
ERCOT Isn’t the Only Thing That Needs Fixing
The unprecedented power outages last month in the central United States, particularly in Texas, underscore the urgent need for grid resilience in the face…
Securitization in Action: How US States Are Shaping an Equitable Coal Transition
Much has been made of coal’s dramatic decline. Coal is no longer the cheapest way to generate electricity in many countries, and in recent…
Moving from a “Whole-of-Government” to a “Whole-of-Society” National Climate Strategy
Under the new Biden-Harris Administration, climate action once again has a place in federal policy. On day one, President Biden took action to return…
