Can new legislation get the U.S. to net-zero?
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Coming Soon: Stories to Watch 2022
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The past few years have seen proliferation of commitments to tackle the climate crisis and create a more sustainable world. However, not nearly enough progress has been made to end deforestation, accelerate the energy transition, get on a path to net zero emissions, and achieve goals. Will 2022 be the year that these promises turn into more action? On January 19, WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta will shine a spotlight on this year’s major stories at WRI’s flagship event, Stories to Watch 2022. Register now.
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A protestor holds a sign that says “support your local planet” at a protest in Bonn, Germany. Protests such as these represent the growing need to turn words into action. Photo by Mika Baumeister/Unsplash.
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5 Ways China Can Achieve Sustainable and Equitable Urbanization
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Over the past 40 years, 700 million people have moved into China’s cities, with hundreds of millions more expected to follow in the coming decade. How China handles this massive increase in urbanization will affect quality of life for the nation’s citizens, the environment, emissions and much more. China’s 14th Five Year Plan features a myriad of pledges, policies and projects that put people at the center of the nation’s development plans. WRI experts explore how China can achieve just and sustainable urbanization. Read more.
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Understanding the State of the World’s Coral Reefs
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Coral reefs provide many critical services to the world, including providing a home to 25% of all marine life to protecting coastal communities from climate impacts. Despite their importance, these vital ecosystems face multiple threats and could disappear entirely by 2100 without drastic action. In a new article, WRI’s Lauretta Burke and Katie Wood dive into some common questions about coral reefs, including what threats they face and what can be done to protect them. Read more.
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The Build Back Better Act Could Make a Comeback in 2022
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Despite setbacks at the end of 2021, the Build Back Better Act can still be revived in 2022, which would mark a major moment for U.S. climate action. But what exactly is at stake in this bill? WRI explored different mitigation scenarios finding that the Build Back Better Act would make clean energy and low-carbon technologies more affordable and accessible. These would provide an essential foundation for the United States to achieve both 2030 and 2050 climate goals. Read more.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TerraFund for AFR100: Financing Innovators That Restore Africa’s Landscapes
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
8:00 am EST | 1:00 pm GMT | 2:00 pm WAT | 3:00 pm CAT | 4:00 pm EAT
Stories to Watch 2022
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
9:00 - 10:15am EST | 2:00 - 3:15pm GMT
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