WRI DIGEST
New Platform Reveals How Much Carbon Is Locked in Tropical Forests – and How Much Was Lost
GFW Climate shows that between 2001 and 2013, greenhouse gas emissions from tropical deforestation were larger than Russia’s annual emissions. And that’s not all. Learn more.
5 Big Developments from Day 1 of the Paris Climate Conference
More than 150 heads of state converged in Paris to kick off COP21 climate negotiations and show their resolve to tackle the climate challenge. In their opening speeches, leaders made it clear that they came to act. Learn more.
Andrew Steer Makes the Case for Paris Talks in Congressional Testimony
“Smart policies to address climate change will promote competitiveness and growth,” Steer told a hearing set up to rubbish the administration’s Paris initiatives. Learn more.
The Pathway to Paris, in 7 Graphics
The world has made big strides in shifting to a zero-carbon economy, but more needs to be done in Paris and beyond to truly overcome the climate change challenge. Learn more.