As extreme weather events becoming more frequent and more costly, companies, investors and financial organizations are scrambling to assess increased physical risk to companies. New research from WRI shows that guidelines for spotting and disclosing physical climate risks is spotty at best, leaving firms and investors vulnerable to unexpected financial losses. Read More.

Pollution and racism are too often seen as separate issues when in reality they are closely intertwined. Examples of success such as drinking water testing and ensuring voter rights could show the way to tackling other global injustices. Elizabeth Moses and Carole Excell summarize recent research on these links and explain how WRI toolkits can support locally led, community-determined fights against pollution around the world. Read more.

Last week the US officially rejoined the Paris Agreement. While the US was away, climate diplomacy moved on amid a growing recognition of the urgent need for transformative action. Here are three big steps that President Biden can take to restore America’s reputation—starting with announcing a robust national climate action plan ahead of the year-end UN climate conference in Glasgow. Read more.