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As the Earth Gets Hotter, Can Our Cities Get Cooler? ( [link removed] )
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Blistering temperatures are searing the U.S. East Coast this week ( [link removed] ). Greece issued a warning for its tourists to “avoid unnecessary risks” during its own bout of extreme heat ( [link removed] ). And in Saudi Arabia, thousands ( [link removed] ) have died on their Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. And these are just a few examples of heat waves gripping countries around the world.

Most years, heat is the deadliest disaster, killing an average 490,000 people globally and leaving even more with severe health problems. With deaths from heat expected to increase by 50% by 2050, cities are faced with the challenge of how to prepare. But there are low-tech solutions to make cities cooler even as Earth gets warmer. From Mumbai, India to Monterrey, Mexico, urban design and infrastructure choices can cool even the world’s hottest cities. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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The extended suburbs of Mumbai, India. Analysis from WRI India finds that while green space in a city reduces land surface temperatures, a large share of homes in Mumbai are built with metal roofs, which leads to a higher surface temperature. Photo by KishoreJ/Shutterstock

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The Many Benefits of Reducing Food Loss and Waste ( [link removed] )
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The United States ( [link removed] ) is the latest country to join the growing trend of setting national food waste policies, along with China, the U.K. and France. Globally, a third of all food produced winds up in the trash, with food loss and waste expected to double by 2050. Reducing the amount of food that goes uneaten unlocks benefits that go far beyond nutrition and food security. Research shows that lowering consumer food waste by even 20%-25% by 2030 could save the world an estimated $120-$300 billion per year. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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How Will the EV Transition Affect America’s Auto Manufacturing Jobs? ( [link removed] )
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Some 900,000 U.S. auto workers are responsible for producing large auto parts and internal combustion engines for gas-powered vehicles. With the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law unlocking over $154 billion for building EVs and their components, demand for manufacturing skills and labor will without a doubt change. Yet the right policies can protect American auto workers’ jobs and wages. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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Why Wood Is Not the Carbon Neutral Resource Some Say It Is ( [link removed] )
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WRI research ( [link removed] ) estimated that growing global wood use over the next several decades will emit more than 3 times the carbon of aviation annually. Other research claims the opposite, that wood demand will lead to more forested area and carbon storage. WRI experts took a closer look at the model underpinning these findings and found that they rest on flawed assumptions. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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Part of Mumbai’s first-ever Climate Action Plan included an increasing vegetation. It’s a solid strategy: Neighborhoods with more green space demonstrate lower temperatures than other areas of the city.

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