The study shows that emissions can feasibly be reduced by as much as 80% over the next one to two decades.
This study – from SEI and Brown University's Climate and Development Lab – finds that Rhode Island can feasibly decarbonize its economy in one or two decades.
SEI built WEAP models for seven major river basins, enabling the exploration of policies and investments under various climate futures.
Building resilience in conflict prone areas often face a double dilemma: the lack of capacity to address climate driven risks while vulnerability increases.
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