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.

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.

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.