How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect urban climate actions worldwide? A study now finds that although the climate commitments of most cities persisted, low engagement in green recovery interventions can hamper long-term goals.
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Lindvall, D. Cities committed to climate action despite COVID-19. Nat Cities 1, 262–263 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-024-00048-2
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