Electrifying U.S. school buses is a big idea that would deliver big benefits to the climate, air and most importantly kids’ health. In fact, E-school buses could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all buses in the country by about 50% and create new jobs, yet fewer than 1% of school buses on U.S. roads today are electric. In a recent article, WRI’s Leah Lazer and co-authors dig into the current state of play of electric school bus adoption and explore the potential behind new technology and funding. Read more.

"Our actions are our future” is the theme of this year’s World Food Day, held on Saturday, October 16. The theme hits the mark: Developing a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable global food and land use system is essential to feed the world’s population, reduce emissions and improve the resilience of communities around the world. This future is possible, but it requires all actors within the food system — heads of government, small and large companies, farmers, individuals and more — to do their part. Read more.

Next week, WRI is launching the final entry of our flagship World Resources Report: Towards a More Equal City. The synthesis report presents a new vision for urban planning and development, arguing that access to services is a vital measure of a thriving, successful city, alongside income and GDP. Join us for the launch event on October 19 to hear from global experts and city leaders about how we can create more equal, prosperous and sustainable cities. Register today.

Explore WRI’s new COP26 Resource Hub, where WRI’s experts are tracking developments, sharing insights, and providing resources to unpack what’s at stake and critical areas for progress. Explore the Hub.