The US needs a Green New Deal for farmland

Right now is the time to ensure farmland is conserved and that farmers have opportunities to combat climate change — and to right the wrongs of an unjust history.

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The US needs a Green New Deal for farmland

After the age of contagion, what’s the ‘new normal’?

As we begin to ponder our collective future post-coronavirus, the opportunity is ripe to accelerate sustainable outcomes. Will we?

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After the age of contagion, what’s the ‘new normal’?

Your guide to Europe’s ‘Green New Deal,’ the continent’s new plan to get to net zero

Not got time to read every line of the European Green Deal? We’ve got you covered.

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Your guide to Europe’s ‘Green New Deal,’ the continent’s new plan to get to net zero

From Thomas Edison to now, efforts in building a modern, low-carbon future

A greenprint, if you will, for nationwide decarbonization.

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From Thomas Edison to now, efforts in building a modern, low-carbon future

Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper team up for recycled plastics drive

The collaboration spearheaded by WWF will focus on boosting recycling infrastructure and public awareness campaigns in the U.S.

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Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Dr Pepper team up for recycled plastics drive

Want the real deal for a New Deal on climate? Look to the states

These leading states are setting legally binding, economy-wide, greenhouse gas emissions targets.

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Want the real deal for a New Deal on climate? Look to the states

Should the U.S. government buy Greyhound?

The bus company is for sale. The federal government should nationalize it and expand its low-carbon, affordable services.

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Should the U.S. government buy Greyhound?

Author Naomi Klein on the opportunity of multiple lifetimes: fighting the climate emergency

In her new book, the writer and activist urges us to take this chance to create a clean economy and save both humanity and its only home.

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Author Naomi Klein on the opportunity of multiple lifetimes: fighting the climate emergency

Color coordinating: How urban green infrastructure can build resilience

We need to promote natural “green” infrastructure such as forests, wetlands, and urban green spaces that can reduce risks from natural disasters.

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Color coordinating: How urban green infrastructure can build resilience

Vien Truong: business leaders can catalyze environmental justice reform

The best of live interviews from GreenBiz events. This episode: How governments, businesses and NGOs can work together toward environmental equity

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Vien Truong: business leaders can catalyze environmental justice reform

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