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What 2024’s Historic Elections Could Mean for the Climate ( [link removed] )
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In 2024, countries representing about half the world’s population are voting for national leaders. And the stakes for people and the climate couldn’t be clearer: The biggest election year in modern history is happening amid record-high ( [link removed] ) global temperatures, devastating wildfires, dire water shortages and more. Actions taken — or not taken — by the governments elected this year will shape the planet’s trajectory for generations to come.

WRI researchers and climate policy experts are closely following elections around the globe. With some key races already decided, here’s what they’re saying about the potential implications for the climate so far. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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Voters cast their ballots in Mexico’s 2024 presidential election. Photo by ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Stock Photo

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How Buenos Aires Is Transforming — and Climate Proofing — Its Poorest Neighborhoods ( [link removed] )
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In Buenos Aires, Argentina, many wealthy areas are bordered by sprawling villas : informal settlements where residents live in makeshift homes and lack access to basic services like clean water and electricity. Poor infrastructure has also left them highly exposed to climate risks like floods and extreme heat. But a visionary approach in one neighborhood demonstrates how, rather than evicting residents, the city can partner with them to co-create new amenities and transform these areas into thriving, climate-resilient communities. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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The Global Causes of Local Water Scarcity ( [link removed] )
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Around Lake Tana in Northern Ethiopia, a historically water-rich area that feeds one of Nile River’s major tributaries, wells and springs are drying up. Some local farmers now spend hours walking and waiting in line to collect water. And such shortages are becoming more common around the world. As international experts gather at the world’s water summit ( [link removed] ) in Stockholm this week, it’s increasingly clear that solving local water challenges will require countries to address complex global issues, including climate change, that are at the root of the problem. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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The History of Carbon Dioxide Emissions ( [link removed] )
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Despite growing momentum for climate action, the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, according to a new international report ( [link removed] ). But not all countries are equally responsible for the high levels of greenhouse gases causing the planet to heat up. WRI experts explore the history of carbon dioxide emissions to see how we arrived at this point. Read more ( [link removed] ).

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More than 60 countries and the European Union — representing about half the global population — are holding elections in 2024, making this the most consequential election year for the planet in modern history.

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Looking for late-summer reading? WRI experts share their favorite climate and environmental books, ranging from solarpunk to climate journalism. Explore their recommendations and tune in next week for our book giveaway.

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*Reaching Net Zero: The Power of Aligning NDCs with Long-term Strategies* ( [link removed] )

September 9, 2024
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*Understanding the Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal in Long-term Climate Planning* ( [link removed] )

September 17, 2024
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