Plus, does the US have enough critical minerals to meet its clean energy goals?
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Kelp: World’s Underwater Powerhouse
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First thing’s first: kelp is not a plant, but actually large algae. You’ve probably seen these brown seaweed blades washed up on the shore, in a salad, or even in the ingredient list of beauty products. Large pockets of kelp come together to form kelp forests, the ocean’s most extensive vegetated ecosystems. These often-overlooked underwater forests mitigate ocean acidification through photosynthesis, store carbon dioxide by converting it into organic biomass, support hundreds of species of animals and more. WRI’s complete guide to kelp offers myriad reasons why kelp’s conservation is critical to people, nature and the climate. Read more
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A kelp forest off the coast of Monterey, Calif. These extensive ecosystems are usually found along coastlines in colder regions. Photo by fdastudillo/iStock
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Loss and Damage: The Insurmountable Impacts of Climate Change
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The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought
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in at least 40 years, which displaced over a million people and left even more suffering from hunger and food insecurity. Now, scientists have concluded: Human-caused climate change led to this devastating drought. While collective efforts to reduce emissions are one way to combat climate change, there are some impacts like a life-altering drought already taking place that communities simply cannot adapt to. These consequences are referred to as “losses and damages.” Learn more in WRI’s comprehensive explainer. Read more
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Can the US Get Enough Critical Minerals to Meet its Clean Energy Goals?
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The past year has been game-changing for climate action in the United States. Between the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and a newly proposed EPA regulation to supercharge EV adoption, the U.S. is within striking distance of its goal to reduce emissions 50-52% by 2030. But achieving a low-carbon economy hinges on an ample supply of critical minerals — like lithium, graphite, rare earth elements and cobalt — to build wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles and more. While the U.S. currently relies on imports for almost all these minerals, threatening its supply chains, mining more of them also presents environmental, health and social challenges. WRI U.S. Director of U.S.-International Engagement Melissa Barbanell offers advice on how the U.S. can responsibly secure enough critical minerals to meet its climate goals. Read more
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One in 10 people globally remain malnourished, despite 24% of the world’s food supply going uneaten. While reducing food loss and waste can improve human health, economies and more, it’s currently projected to double by 2050.
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