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WRI DIGEST
Forest Loss Remained Stubbornly High in 2021
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The world lost 3.75 million hectares of tropical primary rainforests last year, a rate equivalent to 10 football pitches a minute, according to new analysis from WRI and University of Maryland. This forest loss resulted in 2.5 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to India’s annual fossil fuel emissions. WRI experts reveal
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this and other key findings on the state of the world’s forests.
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Indonesia reduced primary forest loss for the fifth straight year, showing that corporate commitments and government actions to reduce deforestation are working in some countries. Meanwhile, Brazil yet again topped the list for most primary forest loss. Graphic by WRI
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PODCAST: Key Takeaways from the IPCC Reports
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has now delivered its latest three reports on climate change science, impacts and adaptation, and mitigation. In this podcast, WRI experts Preety Bhandari and Sophie Boehm break down the top findings. One element stands out: A new emphasis on the behavior changes needed to reduce emissions, particularly among the wealthy. Listen here
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How to Build an Equitable Ocean Economy
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The ocean sector is rife with inequity. Just five high-income countries are responsible for 86% of fishing on the high seas, while only 13 seafood companies control up to 16% of the global catch. WRI experts explain how equity and sustainability can help governments reap more benefits from the world’s “blue economy.” Read more
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5 Ways to Cut Oil and Gas Use Amidst Ukraine Crisis
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It’s past time to break ties with fossil fuels. Oil and gas prices are skyrocketing due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while the impacts of climate change continue to wreak havoc on people’s lives. WRI experts Siba El-Samra and Claudia Adriazola-Steil explain how reimagining the world’s transportation systems is key for cutting oil and gas reliance and boosting energy independence. Learn more
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