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8 Environment and Development Stories to Watch in the New Make-or-Break Decade 

2020 will inevitably be a turning point for the environment. Key decisions on climate change, the ocean and biodiversity will determine if it is a turning point for the better or for the worse. Read more.
 

Climate activism movements can now be found around the world. Photo by Bebeto Matthews/AP Photo
Australia bush fires, 2019. Photo by Ash Hogan/Flickr

4 Things to Know About Australia’s Wildfires 

Australia’s bush fires are the worst in the country’s recorded history. Thailynn Munroe and Forest Director Rod Taylor use data from Global Forest Watch Fires to shed light on impacts to wildlife and forests. Read more.

A lot changed for the world's forests over the 2010s, but much remains to be done. Photo by flickrfavorites/Flickr.

10 Big Changes for Forests Over the Last Decade 

While most commitments to curb deforestation fell short, small signs of progress are visible. Experts from WRI’s Forest Program reveal the most significant developments for forests over the past 10 years. Read more.

How restaurants and cafeterias present their dishes can have a big impact on whether diners choose sustainable options. Photo by Rick Bella/Pixabay.

23 Strategies to Get Diners Eating More Plant-Rich Foods 

One way to cut greenhouse gas emissions is to nudge diners toward plant-based foods. New research reveals a host of tactics restaurants can borrow from behavioral science, writes Sophie AttwoodRead more.


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