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Energy

New Approach Leverages AI and Earth Observation to Map Rooftop Solar Access in Kenya
Update June 5, 2025
Energy

Collaboration Among China, Europe and Africa Can Power Africa’s Energy Transition
Insights May 30, 2025
Climate

Students Take the Wheel in Push for More Electric School Buses
Insights May 15, 2025
Climate

What Is the Just Transition and Why Is it Crucial for Colombia?
Update May 7, 2025
Energy

Through Benefits-Sharing Agreements, Clean Energy Projects Can Earn Community Trust
Insights May 6, 2025
Climate

What Is a ‘Just Transition,’ and Are Countries Really Making Progress?
Insights May 1, 2025
Ocean

What We Know About Deep-Sea Mining — and What We Don’t
Insights April 23, 2025
Climate

How Inclusive Dialogues Are Paving the Way for a Just Transition in Peru
Update April 11, 2025

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Energy

Advancing Energy Equity with Locally Led Solar: How CBOs Are Lighting the Path to Community Impact
Event June 17, 2025
Energy

The Infrastructure Challenge: Responding to U.S. Electricity Demand Amid Policy and Market Uncertainty
Event May 13, 2025
Energy

Managing Skyrocketing US Electricity Demand: A State and Local Perspective
Event May 6, 2025
Energy

Green Power Options in Asia: Taking Stock – and What’s Next?
Event May 7, 2025
Energy

The Expanding Role of Local Governments in Transmission Planning
Event March 21, 2025
Cities

Energy Transitions Commission Report Launch Webinar – Achieving Zero-Carbon Buildings: Electric, Efficient & Flexible
Event February 11, 2025
Energy

From Waste to Power: Unlocking the Potential of Copper Recycling in the U.S. & Europe
Event March 12, 2025
Energy

Continuing Clean Energy Progress Under the Trump Administration
Event December 18, 2024

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Energy

STATEMENT: WRI Statement on the IEA Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025
News May 20, 2025
Climate

STATEMENT: EU Clean Industrial Deal Sets Right Direction, Yet Pending Details Will be Critical
News February 26, 2025
Energy

RELEASE: WRI and University of Chicago Announce $100 Million Gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition
News February 12, 2025
Climate

STATEMENT: U.S. EPA Grants California Waiver to Set Strong Tailpipe Pollution Rules for Passenger Cars and Trucks
News December 18, 2024
Energy

STATEMENT: Global Clean Power Alliance Launched at G20 Leaders Summit
News November 19, 2024
Energy

STATEMENT: Multiple Countries Commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and Modernize Grid to Advance Clean Energy Economy
News November 15, 2024

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