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Collective Action at the Crossroads: What to Watch in 2020 

WRI President & CEO Andrew Steer lists seven new reasons for hope that simply didn’t exist a decade ago. None of these alone will bring about a tipping point, but combined with smart political outreach, they can provide momentum for systemic change.
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2020 is a key year for action on climate and other sustainability goals. Photo by hpgruesen/Wikimedia Commons
Glacial melt has accelerated over the past three decades. Photo by Brocken Inaglory/Wikimedia Commons

6 Ways the Climate Changed Over the Past Decade 

Most scientific reports on climate look at changes since the pre-industrial era or since record-keeping began. When Kelly Levin looks at just the past decade, it’s clear that our climate is already changing. Read more.

Oregon wind farm. Photo by Steve Wilson/Wikimedia Commons

2019 Was a Watershed Year for US Clean Energy Commitments  

Fifteen states now have official targets to get at least 50% of their electricity from clean sources. These states represent 28% of U.S. electric power demand, up from just 17% last year, write Lori Bird and Tyler ClevengerRead more.

Polluter waterways carry impacts of poor sanitation citywide. Photo by SusanA Secretariat/Flickr

We're Underestimating How Many People Lack Sanitation—and Ignoring the Best Solutions 

Almost two-thirds of urban residents across 15 cities lack access to safely managed sanitation, finds new WRI research. Access is lowest in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Read more.


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Stories to Watch 2020 

What will be the big stories in development, the environment and natural resources in the coming year? WRI’s President & CEO Andrew Steer shares his insights on coming global trends in energy, markets, climate, water, the ocean and more.

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Transforming Transportation 2020
January 16, 2020 to January 17, 2020
7:45 AM - 5:45 PM
Washington, DC

The Challenge of Reducing Scope 3 Emissions: Meaningful Supplier Engagement
March 06, 2020
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM EST
Detroit, MI

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