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Want to Grow Trees? Consider These 5 Lessons 

The US recently joined other countries in an ambitious goal: planting a trillion trees. Done right, the plan could reduce emissions. Done wrong, it could harm ecosystems and agriculture. Read more.
 

The Pesalat Reforestation Project in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, works to restore forest within a national park degraded by fire and logging. As of 2013, 450 hectares are under restoration, with over 4,000 seedlings planted. Photo by Aaron Minnick/WRI
Household water use grew 600% since 1960; watering lawns is a major driver in some countries. Photo by Brian J. Matis/Flickr

Domestic Water Use Grew 600% Over the Past 50 Years 

While agriculture and industry use the most water, new data from WRI’s Aqueduct platform shows that household water demand is growing faster than any other sector. Betsy Otto and Leah Schleifer explore solutions. Read more.

Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake/U.S. Air Force

Maps Show Where Rising Seas Threaten Airports Around the World 

Data from WRI’s Resource Watch platform reveals that 80 airports could be underwater by 2100. Noah Maghsadi and Tina Huang explain. Read more.

U.S. Coast Guard inspects a fishing vessel. Photo by Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng/U.S. Navy

Fast-tracking Law Abiding Ships at Ports Could Help End Illegal Fishing 

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing accounts for nearly 20% of the world's catch. New research explains how a “trusted traveler” border control-like system could transform ocean management. Read more.


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