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The US is Seeing Progress in Electrifying School Buses
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The electrification of school buses represents a major opportunity in the United States: The country has nearly half a million school buses that transport more than 20 million children. Not only do electric school buses reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, but they can help address health issues and inequalities. So, how is school bus electrification in the U.S. going? Experts Leah Lazer and Lydia Freehafer explore recent trends in electric school bus adoption and how to accelerate progress. Read more.
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A graphic showing the number of committed electric school buses per state in the United States as of December 2021. Thirty-six states now have at least one committed electric school bus, with California leading the way. Graphic by WRI.
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PODCAST: A Deep Dive Into Coal
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In 2021, the world saw major commitments to phase out financing of overseas coal production. Yet, coal use remains high as many countries hang onto it as a domestic energy source. In this podcast, a follow-up to Stories to Watch 2022
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, Nicholas Walton spoke with WRI experts Ani Dasgupta, Jennifer Layke and Joel Jaegar about the transition to clean energy and how to shift away from coal in a smooth and equitable way. Listen here.
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Tracking Progress on China’s Energy Commitments
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Last September, China made a number of energy commitments, including to stop building new coal-fired power plants abroad and support clean, low-carbon energy. The next step is to track progress. A new WRI database gives insights into where China’s overseas power plants are, what kind of power they use, who invests in them and how investments are structured. Using this database, author Ziyi Ma explores three trends in Chinese energy investments and what needs to happen to make these commitments a reality. Read on.
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EVENT: Exploring the Impacts of the Global “Land Squeeze”
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Over the past 20 years, cropland has expanded by an area the size of Egypt. These croplands are essential for feeding a growing population, but a new study shows just how much cropland expansion has impacted the land, forests and biodiversity. In the face of a global land squeeze
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, how can the world provide enough food for all people while meeting climate goals, protecting ecosystems and preventing species extinction? Join WRI on Thursday, March 3 at an event that explores these issues. Register here.
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Acelerador de edificaciones neto cero carbono: Participación de las partes interesadas en Colombia
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Zero Carbon Building Accelerator: Stakeholder Engagement in Colombia
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Training on Climate Data Tools with Climate Watch [February]
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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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Understanding Chinese Outward Foreign Investments in the Power Generation Sector
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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A Deep Dive into the Roadmap to Net Zero for the Apparel Sector
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Designing and Delivering an Equitable Net Zero Future in the U.S.: Climate-Smart Infrastructure Investment Implementation
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Land and Carbon Lab presents: What Does Cropland Expansion Mean for People and the Planet?
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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A Global Perspective on eMobility Trends in 2022
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Addressing Climate Damages: A Call to Action from the IPCC Report
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
10:30 am -12:00 pm EST | 3:30 - 5:00 pm GMT
The Cities We Need: Seven Equitable Urban Transformations
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Food Systems and Biodiversity: Protecting Nature and Producing Nutritious Food in a Changing Climate
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
1:00 - 2:15 pm EST | 6:00 - 7:15 pm GMT
Land, trees, and women’s rights: Exploring women’s agency in restoration
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Thursday, March 14, 2022
10:00 - 11:30 am EST | 2:00 - 3:30 pm GMT
Advancing Climate Action on Capitol Hill: A Conversation with Sen. Michael Bennet About the Economic and Societal Benefits of Climate-Smart Investments
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Thursday, March 15, 2022
11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST | 3:30 - 4:30 pm GMT
Assisted Natural Regeneration: How People Help Forests Regrow
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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