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US News: Obama Charges Ahead on Climate Change Policy

The Obama administration will seek a non-binding international accord – rather than a treaty – at a United Nations climate summit in Paris next year on reducing the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute...August 27, 2014

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Stories About EPA's Proposed Carbon Pollution Limits in the Power Sector that Include the Georgetown Climate Center

In the wake of the EPA's proposed rule, the Georgetown Climate Center has worked extensively with reporters to foster greater understanding about the rule and how the new carbon pollution standards will impact...June 11, 2014

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ClimateWire: From Crop Failures to Flooded Runways, New Climate Report Catalogs Impacts Across Sectors

Upon the release of the Third National Climate Assessment report, Vicki Arroyo spoke to ClimateWire about the importance of providing decision makers and the public with accessible information about climate change...May 7, 2014

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USA Today: Miami is One of USA's Top Hot Spots for Climate Change

Action is imperative to prepare and protect residents of communities like South Florida that are extremely vulnerable to climate impacts. In an interview with USA Today, Vicki Arroyo noted that seniors are particularly...May 7, 2014

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MSNBC: The Loudest Climate Change Wake-up Call

Vicki Arroyo talked with MSNBC about the climate impacts being felt in every U.S. state and locality. The release of the Third National Climate Assessment report generated widespread national media attention to the risks...May 7, 2014

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Reuters: White House Unveils Dire Warning, Calls for Action on Climate

Vicki Arroyo, in an interview with Reuters about the new National Climate Assessment, called attention to solutions to prepare for and reduce climate impacts. Insights about practical solutions are a critical part of the...May 7, 2014

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NPR: White House Report Says Climate Change is Here and Now

In an interview with National Public Radio about the National Climate Assessment, Vicki Arroyo highlighted examples, like those in Vermont, of communities that are taking steps to adapt to our changing climate. Many...May 6, 2014

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TED Talks Conversation: How Can We Talk About Climate Change? Or Can We?

In a TED Talks conversation, Vicki Arroyo, executive director of the Georgetown Climate Center, and Dan Kahan of Yale Law discuss the challenges of climate change communication and how we can more effectively talk about...May 2, 2014

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Earth Share: Preparing for Climate Change Q&A with Vicki Arroyo

Rising sea levels, droughts, and wildfires are some of the impacts the U.S. is facing as our communities become increasingly vulnerable to climate change. How can we most effectively prepare for changing climate...April 27, 2014

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Signs of Success in Cutting Carbon From the Power Sector

This week, the Environmental Protection Agency is publishing proposed rules to reduce carbon pollution from new power plants. That's an important -- and prudent -- step forward on fighting climate change. The...January 10, 2014

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NY Times: 8 States teaming Up to Support Electric Cars

Mathew Wald of the New York Times recently interviewed Vicki Arroyo to discuss the impact of the eight state agreement signed to spur the deployment of 3.3 zero emission vehicles by 2025 and the ongoing efforts of the...October 30, 2013

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Central Texas To Launch First Regional Effort To Prepare Communities For Climate Impacts

Georgetown Climate Center Executive Director Vicki Arroyo will share a national perspective of adaptation solutions to climate change in a keynote address on Friday, October 4 at the University of Texas at Austin....October 4, 2013

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Newsworks New Jersey: Balancing Regional Planning and Home Rule

Jessica Grannis of the Georgetown Climate Center discusses efforts to make areas affected by Hurricane Sandy more resilient in this piece for Newsworks New Jersey that details some of the issues that...July 23, 2013

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Washington Post: After Sandy, New York Aims to Fortify Itself Against Next Big Storm, Climate Change

Reporter Lenny Bernstein chats with Vicki Arroyo and Jessica Grannis of the Georgetown Climate Center for an in-depth look at some of New York's leading resiliency efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Under a...July 14, 2013

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Grist: Extreme Heat Reveals Infrstructure Challenges

This online story from Grist features some of Vicki Arroyo's comments about how cities can adapt to hotter temperatures and other climate impacts like floods and rising sea levels. July 9, 2013

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NPR: With Rising Temperatures, Infrastructure Falters

Vicki Arroyo, executive director of the Georgetown Climate Center, joins NPR's Science Friday to discuss heat's effects on infrastructure and how cities can adapt for increasing temperatures. Click below to listen to...July 5, 2013

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Climate Wire: New Database Allows Energy Statistics Comparisons

This report features the newly launched State Energy Analysis Tool, which is hosted and maintained by the Georgetown Climate Center. The State Energy and Analysis Tool is a powerful clean energy calculator and data...July 5, 2013

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Media Coverage on the Release of President Obama's Climate Plan

On June 25, 2013, President Obama announced his plan to prepare for and reduce climate changes at Georgetown University. The Georgetown Climate Center appeared in multiple stories about the release of the plan. The...June 26, 2013

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Georgetown Polling Finds Strong Bipartisan Support for EPA Action to Reduce Carbon Pollution

On the eve of President Obama's climate plan announcement at Georgetown University, the Georgetown Climate Center and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute released polling demonstrating strong bi-partisan support...June 26, 2013

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NY Times: Bloomberg Seeks to Redo Building Code in Sandy’s Wake

New York Times reporter Mireya Navarro highlights New York City's proposed changes to building codes in response to Hurricane Sandy. The changes are considered some of the most sweeping in the...June 13, 2013

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