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Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the effectiveness of climate and energy policies around the world. We assess, diagnose, and support the efforts of policymakers to achieve low-carbon growth.
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CPI Webinar: DETERring Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon
May 29, 2013 9:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. BRT
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest. In Brazil, the forest originally occupied over four million km2 – an area ...
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Targeting Proposition 39 to Help California’s Schools Save Energy and Money
May 21, 2013
California policymakers are considering how to allocate Proposition 39 funds — an estimated $2.75 billion over five years — to support energy efficiency and clean energy projects in K-12 schools and other public buildings. Proposition 39 presents a substantial opportunity to help school districts save energy and money. In order to inform the ongoing discussion, Climate Policy Initiative analyzed existing resources and gaps in financing for energy-saving projects in K-12 school districts.
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Amidst Prop 39 discussions, what do California schools need?
California policymakers are considering how to allocate Proposition 39 funds — an estimated $2.75 billion over five years — to support ...
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CPI Webinar: The Policy Climate
May 14, 2013 8 am PDT / 11 am EST / 4 pm BST
This webinar shares the results of The Policy Climate, in which CPI offers an overview of policy issues relevant to ...
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DETERring Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon: Environmental Monitoring and Law Enforcement
May 8, 2013
We estimate that DETER-based environmental monitoring and law enforcement policies prevented the clearing of over 59,500 km2 of Amazon forest area from 2007 through 2011. Deforestation observed during this period totaled 41,500 km2 – 59% less than in the absence of the policy change. We also find that the policy change had no impact on agricultural production.