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Note to our readers: 50 years ago, people turned sorrow into purpose to create the first Earth Day. Today, though COVID-19 is keeping people from gathering, the crisis is teaching us all that we are much more connected than we imagined. In the blog post below, WRI President and CEO Andrew Steer writes: “As empowered citizens, we can change our behaviors to collectively make a difference to both the COVID-19 and climate crisis.” Earth Day may look different than in previous years, but it is more important today than ever before. From WRI to you, Happy Earth Day!
50th Anniversary of Earth Day: 5 Ways to Honor the Legacy and Change the World
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“Fifty years ago, 20 million Americans, 10% of the U.S. population at the time, took to the streets at the first Earth Day to demand a better future. Outraged by polluted air and water, by oil spills and the destruction of nature, they changed policies and politics, and sparked the emergence of the modern environmental movement. Within months, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was created, and the Clean Air Act passed with bi-partisan support.
Half a century later we are not celebrating this anniversary the way we expected. The year 2020 was supposed to be a critical one to make progress on climate, biodiversity and the ocean, anchored by large, international summits. We looked forward to this Earth Day as an opportunity for citizens from every country in the world to rise up, celebrate nature, and demand change. We envisioned marches, rousing speeches, teach-ins, music, and colorful outfits.
Instead, most of us are confined to our homes, as the world suffers through the worst health and economic crisis in a century. We are living through a human tragedy, especially for those who are sick or have lost loved ones, as well as for the millions who have lost their jobs and are suffering financially. How then should we celebrate the 50th Earth Day? What are the goals we should be fighting for?" Read on to discover
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five imperatives that we at the World Resources Institute are working toward.
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On the first Earth Day, 10% of all Americans gathered around the country demand a better future. Photo by University of Michigan/Flickr.
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Momentum for Climate Action has Grown Since Paris
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Five years have passed since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement. While much remains to be done, beneath the radar quiet transformations are laying the groundwork for more rapid progress. Molly Bergen and Helen Mountford take stock of five encouraging trends involving companies, cities, financial institutions, technology and growing social movements. Read more.
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7 Ways the Trump Administration Is Harming the Climate
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Environmental safeguards are critical to Americans’ health and well-being. But over the past three-and-a-half years, the Trump administration has rolled back efforts to tackle climate change—often worsening health-harming air and water pollution in the process. We keep track, so you don’t have to. A short video tells the story
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WEBINAR: Build Back Better: Public Transportation and COVID-19 Recovery
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Public transport is experiencing enormous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, as ridership plunges. But public transport is also serving a crucial role in connecting health care providers and other essential workers to their jobs. As governments design policies to reboot urban economies, now is the time to boost investment in public transport. Join experts from WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and well-informed panelists from around the world to learn how cities and countries can build back better by investing in public transit now. Sign up for the Webinar
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on Friday April 24 and visit our new hub, Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources to Build Back Better
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, to view videos of previous webinars, blog posts and related content.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: Demystifying and Achieving Science-based Targets through Sustainable Procurement & Supplier Engagement
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April 22, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
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Launch of Aqueduct Floods: The Future of Flooding: Explore Risks and Opportunities
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April 23, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
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Webinar: Enhancing NDCs: Opportunities in Forest Sector
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April 23, 2020
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Webinar: The Ocean Genome: Challenges and Opportunities
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April 24, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
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Webinar: Limiting Temperature Rise to 1.5 Degrees: Roles for Investors, Companies, and Policymakers
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May 05, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
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