Dear John,
From devastating floods in Pakistan to extreme heat in Europe and the U.S., the impacts of fossil fuel-driven development were clearer than ever in 2022.
But so, too, were the solutions.
As a leading voice on environment and international development issues, WRI’s content advances groundbreaking solutions for a sustainable future. This year, we produced pivotal research on the state of climate action
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, forests
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, cities
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, adaptation
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and more. Our experts provided incisive analysis of the world’s most pressing issues — from the COP27 climate summit
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to the food and energy implications of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. We published dozens of articles, explainers, podcasts and more to demystify complex topics — like beef’s impact
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on climate change, or the ways community solar
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can benefit low-income households.
And we made all of it freely available to you, our readers.
Below, we’ve selected some of our top stories of 2022, published on our flagship Insights channel
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. If you enjoy our work, please consider sharing or donating
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so we can produce more insightful content in 2023.
Thanks for reading! Together, we can create a more sustainable, prosperous future for people and the planet.
Sarah Parsons
Editorial Director
World Resources Institute
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Top Stories of 2022
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Global Climate Action: A Progress Report
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The State of Climate Action 2022 report assessed 40 indicators of progress needed to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. None are on track. Read more
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Renewables: A Fix for High Energy Costs
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Surging electricity and fuel prices made headlines throughout 2022. While some (mistakenly) pointed to clean energy as a culprit, the real problem is that we don’t yet have enough of it. Read more
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Russia’s Ukraine Invasion and a Sustainable Food Future
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When Russia invaded Ukraine nearly 10 months ago, many feared ripple effects throughout the global food system — not just in the short-term, but for the world’s sustainable food future. Read more
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Dealing with the Climate Impacts We Can’t Adapt To
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From disappearing ancestral lands to lost lives, some impacts of climate change are so severe communities simply can’t adapt to them. This year, the world made critical progress in addressing these climate-related “losses and damages.” Learn more
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Yes, Forest Fires Are Getting Worse
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New WRI analysis proved what we’ve long feared: Forest fires are worsening, burning nearly twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago. Read more
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A Better Beef
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Beef production’s emissions rival India’s. While switching to plant-rich diets is the best strategy, seven emerging tactics can reduce beef’s climate impact. Read more
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Reimagining Public Transport
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Public transport isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. Done right, it can curb climate change, improve health and expand access to jobs and other opportunities. Read more
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6 Big Benefits of the US Inflation Reduction Act
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The Inflation Reduction Act passed in August 2022 is the most significant piece of climate legislation the U.S. has ever seen, but its benefits go well beyond emissions reductions. Read more
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Stories to Watch 2023
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