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US Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement at a Moment of Peril and Promise

President Biden enters the White House this week at “a moment of great peril and great promise,” writes WRI President and CEO Andrew Steer. “The Biden-Harris administration will move to heal the country, as they respond to the health, economic, equity, and climate crises,” he adds. “By reentering the Paris Agreement, President Biden will signal that the U.S. is ready to re-engage with the global community and begin to restore its standing around the world.” Read More.

7 Ways the Biden Administration Can Reverse Climate Rollbacks

The Trump administration demolished environmental safeguards, suppressed science and abandoned global cooperation on climate action. WRI U.S. Director Dan Lashoff and Research Analyst Tyler Clevenger identify 7 ways that President Biden can put the country back on track, including science-based policymaking, vehicle emissions standards, clean electricity, and action on industrial emissions. Read More.

7 Environment and Sustainability Stories to Watch in 2021

Signals in 2021 will show if we’re heading toward a cleaner, fairer and stronger world after the COVID-19 pandemic—or moving in the opposite direction. Last week, WRI’s annual Stories to Watch presentation identified the people, places and trends to track. No time to watch the full presentation by WRI President and CEO Andrew Steer? Senior Editor Sarah Parsons shares the big take-aways from #STW21. Read more.

Nigeria Moves Toward a Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery

Too many countries are spending COVID-19 stimulus funds on fossil fuels rather than clean energy. Surprise: not Nigeria. The largest oil and gas producer in Africa is betting on a sustainable recovery with a $5.9 billion stimulus package for clean energy, women-owned businesses, and more. Anthony Nyong, Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank, and WRI experts share highlights and suggestions. Read more.