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WRI DIGEST
We're Grossly Underestimating the World's Water Access Crisis
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New WRI research finds that nearly half the population in 15 major cities lacks access to public piped water. And some households connected to city pipes can only turn on their taps a couple hours a day. Read more
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We are far from universal water access. Flickr/Sarel Kromer
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The Other Brazilian Rainforest: Why Restoring the Atlantic Forest Can Curb Climate Change
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While the Amazon is often in the news, it is not the only rainforest in Brazil worth protecting. Restoring the country's Atlantic Forest could be just as important for reducing emissions and boosting rural economies, say Miguel Calmon, Mariana Oliveira and Rachel Biderman. Read more.
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Good News, Bad News: 4 Trends in U.S. Energy Use
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The United States used more energy in 2018 than ever before. While clean energy powered some of it, 80% came from fossil fuels. Devashree Saha examines this and other noteworthy trends. Read more.
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Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week Is an Opportune Moment
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for "bold action and much greater ambition" in fighting climate change. Latin American and Caribbean nations can heed the call by strengthening their climate plans by 2020 and setting net-zero emissions targets for 2050. Read more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Energy Access Explorer: A Mapping Platform to Connect Data with Sustainable Development Solutions
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September 04, 2019
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM EAT
Kampala, Uganda
Renewable Energy Markets 2019: Strategies for Achieving 100% Community-Wide Renewable Energy Goals
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September 05, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
San Diego, CA
Reenergizing Climate Action on Capitol Hill: A Bipartisan Conversation with Rep. Francis Rooney (R-FL) and Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY)
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September 19, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC
Forest Legality Week 2019
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October 08, 2019 to October 10, 2019
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC
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