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Behavioral Science Is an Untapped Solution for Climate Action
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Applied behavioral science looks at the ways in which daily choices — such as eating less meat, taking fewer flights, or using less energy at home — can be encouraged at scale through policy initiatives. It could be the secret weapon to fighting climate change. WRI’s Lead Behavioral Science Advisor Mindy Hernandez explains. Read more.
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A crowd of people in a busy airport. As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease, organizational policies and incentives can help reduce business travel and related carbon emissions. Photo by Baona.
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PODCAST: Linking Biodiversity and Disease Prevention
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Habitat loss from deforestation has pushed humans and wild animals closer together, increasing the incidence of viruses being transferred from animals to people. Will leaders take steps to prevent future pandemics by addressing environmental degradation? Experts Chip Barber and Krista Karch dive deeper into one of WRI’s top Stories to Watch for 2022. Listen here.
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How the Glasgow Climate Pact Can Cut Emissions
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While headlines from COP26 focused on major new initiatives and commitments, the formal outcome — the Glasgow Climate Pact — is worth taking a deeper look at, especially following the recent IPCC report that shows climate impacts are already rapidly escalating. Experts Taryn Fransen, Katie Ross and Jamal Srouji highlight five ways the Glasgow Pact can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including asking countries to strengthen their climate targets this year. Read more.
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OP-ED: Boosting Energy Security, Addressing Gas Prices
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As oil and gas prices surge following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the dangers of relying on fossil fuels are clearer than ever. In an op-ed in The Hill, Dan Lashof lays out steps the United States can take today to relieve consumers’ pain at the pump, boost the country’s energy security and avoid locking in more emissions. Spoiler: Expanding oil and gas production is not the solution. Read here.
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How Wholesale Market Rules and Policies Affect Local Government and Large Customers’ Clean Energy Goals
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