Plus, the Inflation Reduction Act turns one
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WRI DIGEST
25 Countries Face Extremely High Water Stress
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Water is necessary for all life on Earth. Since 1960, global water demand has doubled due to growing populations and industries like agriculture, livestock and energy production using more water. New data from WRI’s Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas
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, measuring the ratio of water demand to the renewable supply that’s available, finds that water stress around the world has multiplied since the data’s last release in 2019. Twenty-five countries — home to a quarter of the world’s population — face “extremely high” water stress. And 50% of the world’s population lives under “high” water stress for at least one month out of the year. WRI experts break down these findings and what they mean for people now and in the future. Read more
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Women collect water for their homes near Arba Minch, Gamo Gofa Zone, Ethiopia. Water demand is reaching unprecedented levels in Africa, growing faster there than any other region in the world. Photo by Kirsten Walla/iStock
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Keeping Cities Cool Despite a Warming Planet
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July 2023 was Earth’s hottest month
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ever recorded. Most years, heat kills an average of 490,000 people, and this figure is expected to grow 50% by 2050. The impact of this heat is far greater in developing countries, where cities are particularly vulnerable due to less tree cover and vegetation, and poor infrastructure choices, such as asphalt and metal roofs that absorb heat. WRI experts detail the dynamic between heat and cities and offer cool infrastructure as a solution. Read more
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20 Years of Data Shows Wildfires Are Getting Worse
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Last week’s wildfire that charred Maui, Hawaii is, as of this publication, the fifth deadliest wildfire in U.S. history. How did a lush Hawaiian Island become victim to such devastation? Unfortunately, it could be a precursor of what's to come. WRI analysis of over 20 years of data finds that increasingly warmer temperatures and drier landscapes caused by climate change lay the groundwork for larger and more frequent fires. Read more
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The Inflation Reduction Act: A Year in Review
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On this date last year, August 16, 2022, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act into law. The Inflation Reduction Act mobilizes historic investment in clean energy, electric vehicles, energy efficiency and other green initiatives while focusing on an equitable distribution of resources to all communities. If implemented timely and effectively, this legislation has the potential to drastically lower U.S. emissions
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and put the country within striking distance of its climate goals. WRI experts check in on the Inflation Reduction Act’s progress
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one year in, including who is currently reaping the benefits and what the future may hold for this legislation. Read more
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VITAL VISUALIZATIONS
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Carbon dioxide removal has grown from a little-known concept to a technology that is starting to be deployed to eliminate carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to meet climate goals. Carbon dioxide removal takes many different forms, each of which is at its own stage of development.
UPCOMING EVENTS
One Year of the Inflation Reduction Act: A conversation with Ali Zaidi, White House National Climate Advisor
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August 17, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT, Online
World Water Week 2023
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August 20 - 24, 2023
All day, Stockholm, Sweden
Topline Findings from Corporate Standard & Scope 3 Surveys
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August 23, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT, Online
Planning Principles for Full Fleet Electrification
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August 29, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT, Online
DigitalTransport4Africa (DT4A) Webinar Series: The Atlas of City Transport
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August 30, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT, Online
Strengthening the Role of Indigenous Youth in Forest Protection: Perspectives from Latin America
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September 07, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT, Online
Developing Data Stories: Using Global Forest Watch for Journalism
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September 14, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT, Online
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