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WRI DIGEST
How the Chamber of Commerce's Scorecard Elevates Climate Deniers
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Last year the powerful U.S. Chamber of Commerce publicly acknowledged for the first time that human-driven climate change is real, stating: “inaction is not an option.” But a new Chamber scorecard celebrates climate deniers in Congress, awarding nine-of-ten the coveted “Spirit of Enterprise” award that guides the Chamber’s political endorsements and election funding. WRI analysts suggest three ways the Chamber can do much better. Read More
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce panel. Photo by Maryland GovPics/Flickr
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How to Use Forests to Fend Off a Water and Energy Crisis in Colombia
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In Colombia, unusually low rainfall in April is now threatening the country’s hydro-electric supply, with some important reservoirs only about a third full. Such erratic rainfall patterns are increasingly common, in Colombia and elsewhere, due to climate change. WRI economist Laura Villegas Ortiz tells how protecting and restoring the country’s high-mountain forest ecosystems can help strengthen the country’s water and energy resilience. Read More
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Is urban India going underwater again?
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Stormwater infrastructure in cities like Bengaluru and Delhi are often overwhelmed by heavy rainfall, disrupting public services and putting citizens at risk. Yet city officials continue to focus on improving grey infrastructure, such as drains and pumps, neglecting green solutions that work with nature. WRI India’s Sahana Goswami and Samrat Basak explain the problem and point the way towards solutions. Read more
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PODCAST: Seeing the Ocean as a Solution, Not a Victim
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WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer recently joined experts affiliated with the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy to discuss a new vision for the ocean. By converting knowledge into action, countries could transform the ocean into a solution to climate change rather than a victim. Read a summary of their discussion and listen to the highlights in a new WRI podcast. Read more
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Webinar: International Perspectives to Build Back Better Towards a Low Carbon Resilient Future
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featuring Rt. Hon. Lord Zac Goldsmith and Minister Suhardo Monoarfa
August 26, 2020
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM EDT
17:30 PM WIB and 11:30 AM BST
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Advancing Climate and Water Resilience for Cotton and Textile Industry
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August 26, 2020
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM CEST
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Webinar: Redirecting Global Agriculture Subsidies for a Sustainable Food Future
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August 27, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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Webinar: Ending Conflicts Over Water: Solutions to Water and Security Challenges
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September 02, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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Webinar: The Human Relationship with our Ocean Planet
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September 08, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST
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Climate Action 2.0: Sparking an Era of Transformational Climate Leadership
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September 09, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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