WRI Digest: Clean Energy is Powering Jobs, Health and Security

WRI Digest

Clean Energy is Powering American Jobs, Health and Security

If President-elect Trump is serious about his promise to create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, then he should push America toward a strong, clean energy future. WRI U.S. Director Sam Adams explains. Learn more.

Many state leaders see clean energy as a means to rebuild their manufacturing sectors, as they seek to limit price volatility and protect energy consumers. Photo by Vesselin Kolev/Flickr.

Reimaging Black Friday: Business Models Based on Services, Not Stuff

With mounting resource constraints, Black Friday sales are no longer a sustainable business model. Manish Bapna and Kevin Moss highlight companies moving forward with a new and profitable way of doing business. Learn more.

Steely Determination Brings Progress at Climate Talks in Marrakech

Nearly a year ago, the world came together around the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, affirming the global community’s commitment to a zero-carbon economy. By the end of this month’s climate summit in Marrakech, more than 100 countries representing more than 75 percent of global emissions had formally joined that Agreement. Learn more.

5 Ways to Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving

WRI experts explain how reducing food waste, getting creative with leftovers and embracing plant-based foods can lower your environmental impact this Turkey Day. Learn more.