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The climate changes we’re already seeing — like rising sea levels and shifting precipitation patterns — are locked in. That’s why adaptation isn’t an option; it’s a necessity. Mitigation tackles the root cause of climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Adaptation strategies help communities cope with climate impacts that are already happening. Policy Mechanisms…

The goals worth wanting from energy—reliable, resilient, affordable, clean—are not balanced in Washington. They are weighed in rate cases, zoning hearings, and statehouses, in decisions most people never see. Accelerating clean energy deployment promotes economic growth and aligns climate goals with national security interests. But these goals cannot be achieved without fostering enough new generation…

Green buildings address global issues such as climate change and resource conservation by reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, water usage and waste production. They also minimize impact on local ecosystems through stormwater management, re-use of materials and even toilet composting. They reduce embodied energy in construction and operating energy, while saving money through lower utility…