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Oslo, Norway’s unique approach to curbing carbon emissions

The capital of Norway is working to be nearly emission-free by 2030. Every year, the city of Oslo calculates how much emission-producing activity will contribute to greenhouse gases, then implements a carbon budget to keep those levels low. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Heidi Sørensen, director of Oslo's Agency for Climate, to learn more.

Oslo, Norway’s unique approach to curbing carbon emissions

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