After investing more than $50 billion over the last two decades, China recently announced it would halt building new coal power plants overseas. Many now wonder whether the country will redirect those investments to gas or to cleaner power sources. WRI experts explain why renewables are a better bet for China and its massive Belt and Road initiative. Read more.

Research shows that 2022 was the hottest year on record for the ocean. Will things move in a more sustainable direction in 2023? WRI experts outline five critical opportunities this year to restore and protect ocean health. Read more.

In his 2023 State of the Union address on February 7th, U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the significant number of jobs created during his presidency, with more to come as the country shifts to a greener economy. Indeed, WRI research shows that achieving the goals of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will generate an additional 900,000 jobs by 2035. With additional federal policies and domestic clean energy manufacturing, the U.S. could see nearly 6 million new jobs by 2035! Learn more.