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New climate alliances

Improving the ability of cities to mitigate and adapt to climate change has become a pressing global priority. Research now sheds light on the ways in which urban leaders are positioning themselves for the coming climate challenge.

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Johnson, C. New climate alliances. Nature Clim Change 3, 537–538 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate1912

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