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Improving Lives Is Focus of Climate and Sustainability Summit
Upward opportunity for people’s lives – clean air, clean water, sustainable housing, sanitation and resilient communities – was the focus of the 2026 SALA-Duke Summit on Climate and Sustainability. “People are looking for an opportunity to be their best selves,” said former U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, a keynote speaker for the event. The two-day summit in May brought together more than 100 leaders, researchers and advocates to explore sustainable and equitable solutions and build connections to drive lasting change. Kicking off the summit…
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