Climate change is fueling wildfires in Canada🌲🔥 The 2023 wildfires in Canada accounted for more than a 1/4 of all #TreeCoverLoss globally that year and were largely driven by unusually hot temperatures and low precipitation. Québec, Northwest Territories, Alberta and British Columbia all experienced record high tree cover loss due to fires in 2023. Though #forestfires in #Canada and other northern boreal forests are a common and natural occurrence, drier, hotter conditions caused by climate change are leading to fires that are larger and more frequent than in past decades. Read the new analysis from Global Forest Watch about how these #wildfires had a massive effect on greenhouse gas emissions▶️ https://bit.ly/4bkZqof
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The world faces multiple, simultaneous crises. Widening inequality and economic turmoil threaten communities around the globe. Biodiversity is declining. The impacts of climate change — from extreme heat to destructive floods — are becoming ever-more threatening. While the transition to a better future has begun, it’s not yet happening at the speed and scale necessary. What the world needs is a great transition. And WRI has the research, partnerships and global reach to help get it right. We envision a new era in which the world can meet people’s needs while curbing climate change and protecting nature. We see a future where everyone can enjoy clean air, walkable cities, vibrant landscapes, nutritious food and affordable energy. Ecosystems are thriving. The climate is stable. We start with rigorous research, work with partners to apply evidence-based approaches globally and in focus countries, and broadly share lessons learned to create systemic change around the world.
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The United Kingdom was the world's largest #CO2 emitter in 1850, the first year of available data on #carbondioxideemissions💨 🗒️Its emissions were nearly six times those of the United States, the second-ranked country at the time. France, Germany and Belgium completed the list of the top five emitters. 📈As of 2022 — the latest data available — China ranked as the world's largest CO2 emitter, followed by the United States, India, Russia and Japan. However, among the top 10 CO2 emitters, the United States has the highest emission per person. Per capita emissions in the U.S. are double those of China and 8 times those of India. 🤔In 1850, just a small number of countries were responsible for the majority of global emissions. In 2022, the major players have changed, but the top 10 emitters still contribute 76% of global CO2 emissions. 🌏While all countries will need to work together to tackle the #climatecrisis, this relatively small group of nations carries an outsized share of the responsibility for causing it. These countries need to step up their climate leadership by rapidly reducing emissions and supporting other nations in their transitions towards a lower-carbon economy. Learn more about the history of carbon dioxide emissions▶️ https://bit.ly/4aIZzBr
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During his term in office, President Biden has accomplished and set in motion key actions to address climate change🌎 Where has progress been made – and what needs to happen next?🤔 WRI's Dan Lashof takes a look at Biden's climate record▶️ https://bit.ly/42cEdKf #climatechange #climateaction #biden #presidentbiden #joebiden
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📢 Calling innovative partnerships implementing climate transitions in food, water and energy systems. P4G Partnerships are accepting application for its Round 3 Call for Partnerships! This is an incredible opportunity for an early-stage business-nonprofit partnership to receive an average grant funding of $350,000 and technical assistance to become investment-ready. Apply by Sunday, September 8 to be considered. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45kFTSw #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #PioneeringGreenPartnerships
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Did you know that our efforts decarbonizing healthcare started with safe storage for COVID-19 vaccines? Romit Sen, Senior VP of Corporate Sustainability at HSBC explains the origin of the project on Episode 2 of our latest #podcast series: https://bit.ly/45ZNLtS #healthcare #vaccines #decarbonization #sustainability
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Local voices, local people, local knowledge drives landscape restoration from the ground according to WRI’s Dr Susan Chomba🌱 In May, hundreds of thousands of people across #EastAfrica were displaced from their homes by severe flooding. Could #landscaperestoration help people adapt and build resilience for the future? 🫘At least 3 billion people across the world are affected by #landdegradation. In #Kenya, land degradation and #deforestation have led to severe impacts on local communities such as agricultural lands losing their ability to produce enough food and #floods. 🌳#Africa has 750 million hectares of land ready for landscape restoration. Locally led restoration efforts are 6-20X more likely to achieve long-term success and Restore Local is working with thousands of champions across Africa to revive these critical ecosystems. Learn more about Restore Local: https://bit.ly/43xIqbH #reforestation #landscaperestoration #forests #kenya #trees #environment
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School buses, intended to provide safe and secure rides for all children, are largely failing kids with disabilities, prompting urgent calls for improvements🚌 Learn More▶️ https://bit.ly/3WlzGm6 #electricschoolbus #disibilitypridemonth #ev #sustainability
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In addition to harming biodiversity and ecosystems, wildfires also threaten water security🌳🔥💧 Over 2/3 of the world’s drinking water comes from forested watersheds. 33 of the world’s 105 largest cities and many smaller cities and rural areas rely on these forests. Forests enhance water infiltration and reduce erosion, preventing sediment and pollutants from reaching crucial water sources. After wildfires, fewer trees mean more runoff, unstable soil, and increased sediment, ash, and pollutants in our lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Learn 5 ways wildfires impact water security: https://bit.ly/42fWnec #wildfires #forestfires #campfireparadise #californiafires #watersecurity #watercrisis #waterstress #environment #forests
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Every year, more and more countries are making net-zero commitments🌎 But how are the countries who have already made promises setting implementation in motion? See how these countries are turning their targets into action▶️ https://bit.ly/3PM4kUb #NetZero #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Environment #GreenHouseGases #GHG #Emissions #ParisAgreement #ClimateFinance #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #NetZeroTargets #CostaRico #Chile #France #Denmark #SouthAfrica
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♦️After unprecedented floods earlier this year, Brazil is now battling 'record' wildfires. Our research indicates climate change is doubling the impact of these wildfires. Read more via Context Newsroom on climate change's severe impact on Brazil👇 #ClimateCrisis #BrazilWildfires #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability #Nature #BrazilFloods #Wildfire #GlobalWarming #ClimateEmergency #Environment #ExtremeWeather #AmazonRainforest