Nearly a third of all food produced goes uneaten each year, costing the global economy $940 billion and emitting 8% of planet-warming greenhouse gases. Meanwhile, one in nine people is undernourished. We can't afford for that to go on, writes Katie Flanagan. 
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The circular economy holds tons of promise, but it's not a silver bullet for employment, sustainability and prosperity. WRI Business Center Director Kevin Moss explains. 
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U.S. solar power is poised to grow 12% this year, but so far Virginia hasn't been a big part of the boom. That could change as the state’s cities band together to find ways to implement renewable power and meet their clean energy goals. Read more.