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One Simple Chart Shows How The Democratic Candidates’ Climate Plans Have Drastically Changed

A lot has changed in the last five months.

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China’s Coal Cuts Are Driving A Plateau In Global Carbon Emissions

2015 is headed toward the first drop in CO2 emissions during a period of economic growth.

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Secretary Kerry: Paris Is Where We Begin To Save The Planet

On Monday, Secretary of State John Kerry and U.N. General Secretary Ban Ki-moon offered similar and contrasting ideas on what success in Paris looks like.

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Sanders Releases Climate Plan, Calling For An End To Fossil Fuels

Sanders' plan calls for a carbon tax and strong American leadership on climate.

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Solar CEO Has Choice Words For Congress On Climate Change

At a summit of business leaders, politicians, and activists on Monday, Conergy CEO had some choice words for the United States Congress.

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SolarCity CEO: Renewable Energy ‘Costs You Less Than Dirty Energy So Stop Using Dirty Energy’

SolarCity CEO Lyndon Rive told ThinkProgress that putting a price on carbon is the most important thing for climate change, and that Mexico is the next big place for solar development.

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ExxonMobil Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ 9°F to 12°F Global Warming Without Government Action

Exxon experts now say we face 'catastrophic' warming if we don't act. Yes, that ExxonMobil.

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ExxonMobil Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ 7°F to 12°F Global Warming Without Government Action

Exxon experts now say we face 'catastrophic' warming if we don't act. Yes, that ExxonMobil.

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The Paris Climate Talks, Brought To You By The Fossil Fuel Industry

The Paris talks are looked at as the world's best chance at climate action. But did you know they are sponsored in part by oil, gas, and coal companies?

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Indigenous Leaders In Paris Issue Declaration Calling For The End Of Fossil Fuel Extraction

At a rally in Paris, indigenous leaders also called for the recognition of their communities' rights in an international climate agreement.

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