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*In this issue:*

* Preparing Health Systems for Climate Risks Saves Lives ( #blurb1 )
* Where Do Emissions Come From? 4 Charts Explain ( #blurb2 )
* Europe’s Soaring Heat and the Great Air Conditioning Dilemma ( #blurb3 )
* New Tech Tackles Timber Laundering ( #blurb4 )

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Preparing Health Systems for Climate Risks Saves Lives ( [link removed] )
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Climate change is quickly becoming one of the greatest threats to human health. Floods, heat and the spread of diseases like cholera and malaria are intensifying: By 2050, nearly 16 million lives could be lost across low- and middle-income countries.

Beyond the human cost, there is also a strong economic case for acting now. New WRI research finds that investing in data-driven tools that help health systems prepare for climate impacts — from early warning systems to resilient clinics — can return nearly $4 in health benefits for every $1 spent, and as much as $68 in some scenarios.

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Where Do Emissions Come From? 4 Charts Explain ( [link removed] )
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Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are rapidly warming the planet. But where exactly do they come from? We explore which sectors are responsible, from energy to agriculture — and what it means for cutting emissions.

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Europe’s Soaring Heat and the Great Air Conditioning Dilemma ( [link removed] )
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and heat waves are increasingly common. Yet just 20% of European households have air conditioning, compared to over 90% in the United States. How can cities keep people cool without driving the very emissions making summers more scorching?

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Science Gives Law Enforcement a New Edge in Curbing Illegal Deforestation ( [link removed] )
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Across the world, illegally harvested logs enter supply chains through falsified permits and manipulated documents. New wood identification technologies could prove critical to tackling timber laundering.

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FEATURED NEWS RELEASE
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*European Commission Delivers Clear Plan to Advance EUDR Implementation ( [link removed] )*

On May 3, the European Commission released the results of its simplification review of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at making compliance easier for companies and enforcement agencies. The plan does not change the EUDR’s core legal text; rather it focuses on ensuring the law is applied consistently across member states.

“The stakes could not be higher. Last year, the world lost 4.3 million hectares of tropical primary forest — 11 football fields every minute. Despite having just 7% of the global population, the EU drives up to 16% of deforestation through its imports, giving it a disproportionate responsibility to lead."

*— Janneke de Vries ( [link removed] )
* *—* EU Director, WRI

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FEATURED REPORT
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*WRI’s 2025 Annual Report ( [link removed] )*

WRI’s 2025 Annual Report brings together stories that reflect what makes our work distinctive – weaving together in-country expertise and global reach to tackle the complex challenges the planet faces right now. This meaningful work is made possible thanks to WRI’s partners, whose generous support and dedication are helping build a better future.

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Vital Visualizations
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The self-reinforcing “cooling loop.” Rising temperatures drive greater demand for air conditioning, which increases emissions from fossil-powered cooling, which in turn intensifies climate change and worsens heat waves.

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Three years ago, Bogotá’s air pollution levels were 3 times the recommended limit. Now, the city is using data and urban redesign, from electric buses to cycle lanes, to cut air pollution and build healthier neighborhoods.

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