WRI Digest: Brazil Environmental Laws | Clean Energy Economy | Rising Tides

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

World Resources Institute

WRI Digest

Two recent bills designed to address Brazil’s recession are misguided attempts that could degrade the environment, diminish human rights and hurt the economy. Helen Ding and Rachel Biderman explain. Learn more.

Scientists say the United States must reduce its emissions 80 percent by 2050. A new report from the Risky Business Project finds that task is both technically and economically feasible—and would create huge business opportunities. Learn more.

In this episode of the WRI Podcast, Forbes Tompkins and Christina DeConcini explain how mayors are leading the fight for climate resiliency, and what they need to succeed. Learn more.

The G20 countries produce 80 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. New WRI research analyzes what their national climate plans mean for their emissions in 2025 and 2030. Learn more.