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Advocated for the U.S. Clean Power Plan, which will cut carbon emissions from power plants by 32 percent by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.
Supported the city of Ahmedabad, India to launch a first-of-its-kind Heat Action Plan and become the first city in South Asia to create a comprehensive early warning system and preparedness plan for extreme heat events fueled by climate change.
2013, Helped Chile pass a new renewable portfolio standard requiring 20 percent of Chile’s electricity generation to come from renewable sources by 2025.
Led the effort to ban leaded gasoline in nations around the world with a global phase out virtually completed.
Cofounded the U.S. Green Building Council and initiated the development of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building standard.
Stimulated the incorporation of environmental policies and practices at the World Bank and other international development finance agencies.
Legislation to protect wildlife habitats, including Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest and boreal forest, Mexico's San Ignacio Lagoon, and Chile’s Olivillo Forest, etc.
Helped write the U.S. Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments.
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