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| Subject | The City Getting Healthier Through Nature |
| Date | February 4, 2026 8:35 PM |
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* The South American City Getting Healthier through Nature ( #blurb1 )
* EVs Outsell Petrol in Europe for First Time ( #blurb2 )
* Will Data Centers Overwhelm US Grids? ( #blurb3 )
* ICYMI: 3 Stories That Will Define 2026 ( #blurb4 )
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The South American City that Rebuilt Itself Around Nature — and Got Healthier in the Process ( [link removed] )
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Less than a decade ago, Loja, Ecuador was grappling with challenges familiar to many cities. Despite being surrounded by rivers, forests and parks, nature was degraded. Rivers were polluted, hillsides were eroding, and flooding was a regular risk.
Today, things look different. Locals relax on shaded riverbanks. People walk and bike more often. Wildlife is rebounding. Most remarkable is that Loja’s people are noticeably healthier and happier.
It boils down to a seemingly simple act: Connecting Loja’s green spaces together through trails, walkways and bike paths has transformed the city. And others are already following its lead.
Read more ( [link removed] )
Electric vehicle charging ( [link removed] )
Photo by martin berry/Alamy
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Fully electric vehicles outsold ( [link removed] ) petrol-powered cars in Europe for the first time ever last December, according to new data. This leap is the fruit of sustained EV leadership on the continent: Five of the six countries with the highest rates of EV sales globally are European.
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Photo by Gerville/iStock
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Much of the U.S. could face power shortages in the next few years as demand outpaces supply, per a new report ( [link removed] ). Most of this need is expected to come from new data centers. Yet while there’s no question they’re driving up demand, exactly how much power data centers will really use is a hazier question.
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What do economic growth, rising living costs and the job market have to do with climate action? A lot, actually. WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta explained how we can tackle these pressing challenges together in WRI's Stories to Watch 2026.
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Last week, we announced the five finalists of the 2025-2026 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the projects driving urban transformation in cities across the world.
First up: Meet Loja, Ecuador’s Sistema Verde Urbano (“Urban Green System”) 🌳.
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WRI DIGEST *↓*
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*In this issue:*
* The South American City Getting Healthier through Nature ( #blurb1 )
* EVs Outsell Petrol in Europe for First Time ( #blurb2 )
* Will Data Centers Overwhelm US Grids? ( #blurb3 )
* ICYMI: 3 Stories That Will Define 2026 ( #blurb4 )
Cyclist ( [link removed] )
Photo by WRI
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The South American City that Rebuilt Itself Around Nature — and Got Healthier in the Process ( [link removed] )
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Less than a decade ago, Loja, Ecuador was grappling with challenges familiar to many cities. Despite being surrounded by rivers, forests and parks, nature was degraded. Rivers were polluted, hillsides were eroding, and flooding was a regular risk.
Today, things look different. Locals relax on shaded riverbanks. People walk and bike more often. Wildlife is rebounding. Most remarkable is that Loja’s people are noticeably healthier and happier.
It boils down to a seemingly simple act: Connecting Loja’s green spaces together through trails, walkways and bike paths has transformed the city. And others are already following its lead.
Read more ( [link removed] )
Electric vehicle charging ( [link removed] )
Photo by martin berry/Alamy
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
These Countries Are Adopting EVs the Fastest ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )
**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Fully electric vehicles outsold ( [link removed] ) petrol-powered cars in Europe for the first time ever last December, according to new data. This leap is the fruit of sustained EV leadership on the continent: Five of the six countries with the highest rates of EV sales globally are European.
Read more ( [link removed] )
Data center construction ( [link removed] )
Photo by Gerville/iStock
*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
How Much Power Will New US Data Centers Really Need? ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )
*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
Much of the U.S. could face power shortages in the next few years as demand outpaces supply, per a new report ( [link removed] ). Most of this need is expected to come from new data centers. Yet while there’s no question they’re driving up demand, exactly how much power data centers will really use is a hazier question.
Read more ( [link removed] )
A busy street with cars and people ( [link removed] )
Photo by Madeleine Jettre/Alamy
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
3 Stories That Will Define 2026 ( [link removed] ) ( [link removed] )
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
What do economic growth, rising living costs and the job market have to do with climate action? A lot, actually. WRI President and CEO Ani Dasgupta explained how we can tackle these pressing challenges together in WRI's Stories to Watch 2026.
Read more ( [link removed] )
********************
Vital Visualizations
********************
Solar panel price vs time ( [link removed] )
In the face of rising energy costs, affordable solar power can be a route to lower electricity bills for households and businesses.
Read more ( [link removed] )
*************
WRI on Social
*************
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INSTAGRAM / FEBRUARY 3, 2026 ( [link removed] )
********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
WRI Instagram graphic ( [link removed] )
Last week, we announced the five finalists of the 2025-2026 WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the projects driving urban transformation in cities across the world.
First up: Meet Loja, Ecuador’s Sistema Verde Urbano (“Urban Green System”) 🌳.
View on Instagram ( [link removed] )
***************
Upcoming Events
***************
*WEBINAR*
( [link removed] ) *Exploring Climate Watch ( [link removed] )*
February 05, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST, Online
Learn more ( [link removed] )
*WEBINAR*
( [link removed] ) *On the Road to 1.3 Trillion - Going Forward How Do We Improve Transparency, Participation and Accountability in Climate Finance? ( [link removed] )*
February 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST, Online
Learn more ( [link removed] )
*WEBINAR*
( [link removed] ) *Land Sector and Removals Standard Launch Webinar ( [link removed] )*
February 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EST, Online
Learn more ( [link removed] )
*How You Can Help*
WRI relies on the generosity of donors like you to develop evidence-based solutions and turn research into action. You can support our work by making a gift today.
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