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Delivering on America's Pledge
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With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, a new report from America’s Pledge shows that states, cities and companies cutting emissions, despite the Trump administration’s opposition to climate action. Bottom-up climate action is proving resilient but national leadership will be necessary to achieve deep decarbonization. Read More
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In the United States, market shifts are accelerating the transition to clean energy, including wind energy. Photo by USDA NRCS Montana/Flickr
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3 Things You Should Know about ESG Index Funds
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U.S. environmental, social and governance (ESG) index funds have been outperforming traditional index funds since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our sustainable finance team explains why—and how ESG index investing can help investors meet financial objectives and retirement goals. Read More
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COVID-19, Rising Gold Prices and Illegal Mining Threaten Indigenous Lands in the Amazon
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As the price of gold and other minerals soars, mining in Amazonian countries is having a devastating impact on the forest and the 1.5 million Indigenous people that depend on it. Peter Veit and Patricia Quijano Vallejos outline these dangers and how governments can intervene. Read more
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4 Priorities for Climate Action and Social Equity in the COVID-19 Recovery
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Everybody knows that COVID-19 and climate change are worsening inequalities around the world. David Waskow and Mathilde Bouye identify four priorities for climate action and social equity amid the pandemic, discrediting the myth that policies can’t prioritize people, the economy and the climate all at once. Read more
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eatured Event: The Nature of Nature: A Conversation with Enric Sala
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September 16, 2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT Online
Join Dr. Enric Sala, National Geographic explorer-in-residence and leading conservationist and Dr. Andrew Steer, WRI President and CEO for a fascinating discussion on why we need nature and all of its species and habitats. Register Here.
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Success or Crisis in 2030? The Fight to Halve Food Loss and Waste
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September 24, 2020
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Webinar: Explore Countries’ National and Long-term Climate Commitments with Climate Watch
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September 30, 2020
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Science Based Targets for Finance Framework Launch
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October 01, 2020
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