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ABOUT ICLEI, ABOUT PLANET EARTH MAGAZINE


WELCOME MESSAGE


ICLEI USA’s Executive Director asks the question “Have Cities and Counties Reached a Tipping Point?”


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AN INVITATION TO JOIN ICLEI—AND ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES


How ICLEI can help you reach your goals, and how our local government members are achieving outstanding results.


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Once thought of as a source of environmental problems, cities and urban areas are now regarded as the solutions, driving sustainability, climate protection, and clean energy initiatives around the world. Cities and counties have unique opportunities to address global issues and in the process, make their communities more livable.


GREEN LIGHTS


Leading ideas and resources for local climate, energy, and sustainability action. Including sustainability planning insight, greenhouse gas tools, energy- saving innovations, and climate science insight.


Local Action Moves the World • www.icleiusa.org


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