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New analysis finds research historically underestimates the energy poverty burden for households in the U.S.

May 16, 2022

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May 10, 2022

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On the Road to Carbon Neutrality: Green Investment Needs in China

School Authors: Jiehong Lou, Sha Yu

Other Authors: Victoria Adofoli

May 19, 2022

An “All-In” Pathway to 2030: Transportation Sector Emissions Reductions Potential

School Authors: Alicia Zhao, Haewon McJeon, Yiyun 'Ryna' Cui, Gokul Iyer, Kathleen Kennedy, Shannon Kennedy, Nathan Hultman

Other Authors: Tom Cyrs, John Feldmann, Kevin Kennedy, Kowan O'Keefe (CGS PhD Candidate), Sujata Rajpurohit, Lainie Rowland

April 21, 2022

A Decade of Action: A Strategic Approach for a Coal Phase-Down in China

School Authors: Yiyun 'Ryna' Cui, Jiawei Song, Nathan Hultman

Other Authors: Xueqin Cui, Diyang Cui, Xiaoli Zhang, Fan Dai, Jessica Gordon, Zhinan Chen, Daniel Kammen

March 7, 2022

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