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How Congress can ensure voluntary carbon markets work for farmers and the environment
Three policy priorities to make voluntary carbon markets work for the climate and agriculture.
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To tackle 21st century water challenges, we need new skills. The Water Leadership Institute can help.
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Here's how New York and New Jersey can prepare for future hurricanes.
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Let’s choose to pursue a just transition to a river basin with less water.
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A new EDF report outlines common ground among diverse groundwater stakeholders in Texas.
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How state revolving loan funds can finance natural infrastructure projects quickly to reduce climate risk.
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How Aaron Fukuda is taking action to keep groundwater sustainable in this region of California.
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How policymakers and coastal planners can expand access to flood protection and achieve more equitable results for coastal communities.
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Carbon credits are just one tool in a portfolio of financial solutions that farmers and lenders should explore.
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Natural infrastructure investments are desperately needed to help communities manage the growing impacts of extreme weather — but there is considerable room for improvement.
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Guidelines for high-quality credits are essential, and the stakes for climate change and farmers are extremely high.
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New recommendations for how insurance can address climate risk — including supporting nature-based climate solutions and building community resilience.
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Three ways the Army Corps can help build climate resilience while preserving Florida’s environment, economy and way of life.
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A new report can help policymakers identify policy priorities and develop project plans to build climate resilience in the Colorado River Basin and beyond.
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This project is the largest multisector Colorado River conservation effort to date. It is an example of the unprecedented collaboration that is needed moving forward to build resilience to climate change and water scarcity in the West.
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The Atlantic hurricane season is underway as many coastal areas still recover from an endless barrage of storms last year that culminated in the most active hurricane season on record. With climate change, we can expect to see more intense hurricanes, leaving many communities at risk. In fact, a new report indicates that as many as 32 million U.S. homes and $8.5 […]
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There's an often overlooked, invisible source of climate pollution lurking in the supply chain: methane.
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Three steps that all Texans can take now to build momentum behind protecting our rivers, streams and groundwater.
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Three recent wins for agricultural climate solutions you may have missed in the news.
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It’s time for agricultural business and financial leaders to respond quickly to meet the needs of farming for the future.
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