The battle against climate change is fighted mainly in cities and can be won! While many national leaders are still hesitante to take ambitious measures, local governants are much more active.

The world's leading scientists tell us that emissions must peak by 2020 and decline rapidly in order to prevent climate catastrophe. Leading cities like Austin, Athens, Lisbon, and Venice have already achieved this vital milestone, demonstrating to the rest of the world that a rapid and equitable low-carbon transition is possible.

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