# As the federal government rolls back climate action, U.S. cities fill the gap

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-05-18T08:46:41+00:00
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## Resource

NPR's Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.

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