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5 Questions About Agricultural Emissions, Answered 

Food production is fueling climate change. Using data on Climate Watch, WRI experts analyze where agricultural emissions come from, which countries are most responsible, and other pressing queries. Read more.

Beef comprise a significant portion of agricultural emissions. Flickr/uacescomm
Tree cover loss in Indonesia declined for the second year in a row in 2018, but problem areas remain in some provinces. Photo by Josh Estey/AusAID

Indonesia Is Reducing Deforestation, but Problem Areas Remain 

While Indonesia is one of few countries actually reducing its deforestation, key provinces are still losing primary forests and peat. WRI Indonesia experts explain. Read more.

Kids carrying water in the Indian countryside. Photo by Mr. Fink/Flickr

As India Revises State Climate Plans, Who Should Have a Voice? 

Climate policymaking typically rests in the hands of government officials. India has the opportunity to do things differently—and, possibly, more effectively. Read more.

Testimony of Dr. Karl Hausker, Senior Fellow, U.S. Climate Program, World Resources Institute

WRI Expert Testifies to U.S. Congress on How to Decarbonize 

WRI Senior Fellow Karl Hausker recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives. He laid out how the United States can attain a low-carbon future through energy efficiency, electrification, clean power, and carbon capture and storage. Read more.


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Climate Change and National Security: A Conversation with Dr. Rod Schoonover
July 30, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Washington, DC

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August 07, 2019
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