If enacted, the U.S. bipartisan infrastructure deal and the budget reconciliation bill would be the most important climate legislation package in U.S. history. In a new article, WRI’s CEO and President Ani Dasgupta and WRI U.S. Director Dan Lashof argue that to make the policies as impactful as possible and ensure long-term success, the reconciliation package should also include a price on carbon. They explain how pricing carbon pollution can drive down emissions and speed the transition to a clean economy. Read more.

New research, co-led by WRI, finds that G20 countries have the capability to limit global temperature rise and keep the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degree C goal within reach. How: They must all set ambitious 2030 emissions-reduction targets and commit to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century. How are G20 countries' current climate commitments stacking up? Find out.

Millions of people are starving, obesity rates have tripled, and the human quest for food is responsible for about a quarter of all global GHG emissions. These crises are among the reasons for the inaugural UN Food Systems Summit on September 23. To guide world leaders in developing a sustainable food future, WRI’s flagship report lays out a cohesive plan for a new food system — one that feeds the world’s growing population, protects natural ecosystems and lifts millions of people out of poverty. Read more.