Climate and Nature

Making the local global: how cities can have a positive impact on the climate

Cities contribute 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions.

Cities contribute 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Image: Freepik.

Jennifer Lenhart
Global lead, WWF Cities
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