World Resources Institute

Making Big Ideas Happen

Main navigation

Research
Data
Initiatives
Insights

Secondary Navigation

Our Approach
Our Work

Donate

Donate

Donate

Quick Links

Quick Links
News
Resource Library
Experts
Events
Careers
Donate

Main navigation

Research
Data
Initiatives
Insights

Footer menu - secondary

Our Work
- Regions
  - Africa
  - Asia
  - Europe
  - Latin America
  - North America
- Topics
  - Cities
  - Climate
  - Energy
  - Food
  - Forests
  - Freshwater
  - Ocean
- Centers
  - Economics
  - Equity
  - Finance

Mega Menu

Our Approach
About Us
Join Us

What can we help you find?

Ways to Give
Join us
Contact an Expert
Explore WRI Perspectives

Back

Filter Your Site Experience by Topic

Applying the filters below will filter all articles, data, insights and projects by the topic area you select.

All Topics Remove filter
Climate filter site by Climate
Cities filter site by Cities
Energy filter site by Energy
Food filter site by Food
Forests filter site by Forests
Freshwater filter site by Freshwater
Ocean filter site by Ocean
Business filter site by Business
Economics filter site by Economics
Finance filter site by Finance
Equity & Governance filter site by Equity & Governance

Search WRI.org

Not sure where to find something? Search all of the site's content.

What can we help you find?

Ways to Give
Join us
Contact an Expert
Explore WRI Perspectives

Resources

All Topics

All Topics
Business
Cities
Climate
Economics
Energy
Equity & Governance
Finance
Food
Forests
Freshwater
Ocean

Filter Results

Sort

Within This Topic

Air Quality
Clean Energy
Climate Resilience
Electric Mobility
Energy Access
Forest and Landscape Restoration
International Climate Action
U.S. Climate
U.S. Energy
Urban Mobility

Type of Resource

Research
Videos
Podcasts
Data
Initiatives
Update
Insights
News
Technical Perspectives

Subtype of Resource

Charted
Commentary
Expert Take
Explainer
Finding
Vignette

Region

Africa

Asia

Europe

Latin America

North America

US Local Governments Are Redefining the Clean Energy Blueprint

U.S. Energy
Clean Energy
electric grid
U.S. Climate Policy-Community Solar

Rooftop solar panels with the Austin, Texas, city skyline under a clear blue sky.

U.S. Energy
Clean Energy
electric grid
U.S. Climate Policy-Community Solar

Energy

Insights

June 16, 2026

Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible

Clean Energy
circular economy
electric mobility
electric grid

Cars hooked up to electric vehicle charging stations.

Clean Energy
circular economy
electric mobility
electric grid

Energy

Insights

May 19, 2026

Energy Leaders Speak: Renewable Power Is the Answer to Rising Costs and Demand

Workers install solar panels at a Texas solar field

Ocean

Insights

May 12, 2026

7 Shifts That Could Unlock Millions of Blue Jobs in the Ocean Economy

Ocean Action 2030
Clean Energy

A worker in an orange jumpsuit and white hard hat looks off the side of a ship toward large wind turbines in the ocean.

Ocean Action 2030
Clean Energy

Energy

Insights

April 27, 2026

Amid the Iran Conflict, Resilience Must Be the Top Priority

Food
agriculture
Clean Energy
Iran War

Food
agriculture
Clean Energy
Iran War

Energy

North America

Insights

April 14, 2026

For the US EV Market, a More Turbulent Road Lies Ahead

electric mobility
U.S. Climate Policy-Electric Vehicles
transportation

People walk by a Tesla showroom in New York City.

electric mobility
U.S. Climate Policy-Electric Vehicles
transportation

Energy

Insights

April 10, 2026

As Iran War Strains Fuel Supplies, Clean Energy Is Secure Energy

Energy
Clean Energy
Iran War

Energy
Clean Energy
Iran War

Energy

North America

Insights

April 8, 2026

Despite Unprecedented Challenges, Clean Energy Is Still Growing in the US. The Future Is More Uncertain.

Energy
Clean Energy
renewable energy
electric grid
electric mobility
Electric Mobility
U.S. Climate Policy-Electric Vehicles
U.S. Climate Policy-Clean Power
Climate
U.S. Energy

Technician installing solar panels on roof.

Energy
Clean Energy
renewable energy
electric grid
electric mobility
Electric Mobility
U.S. Climate Policy-Electric Vehicles
U.S. Climate Policy-Clean Power
Climate
U.S. Energy

Energy

North America

Insights

March 27, 2026

Clean Energy’s Growing Problem: Restrictive Siting Laws

U.S. Climate
U.S. Climate Policy-Clean Power
U.S. Community Benefits Frameworks
renewable energy
U.S. Energy

U.S. Climate
U.S. Climate Policy-Clean Power
U.S. Community Benefits Frameworks
renewable energy
U.S. Energy

Energy

North America

Insights

February 26, 2026

'Plug-In Solar' Has Faced Major Red Tape in Most States. That Could Soon Change

Clean Energy
renewable energy
Energy Access
National Climate Action
U.S. Energy

A man installs balcony solar panels on an apartment balcony in Germany

Clean Energy
renewable energy
Energy Access
National Climate Action
U.S. Energy

Energy

Africa

Insights

February 24, 2026

Solar Brings Long-Awaited Water to Ethiopian Farmers

renewable energy
Freshwater
Food
agriculture
Solutions in Focus

renewable energy
Freshwater
Food
agriculture
Solutions in Focus

Equity & Governance

North America

Insights

February 17, 2026

From Energy Use to Air Quality, the Many Ways Data Centers Affect US Communities

Energy
Freshwater
Air Quality
Equity & Governance
U.S. Energy

Aerial view of a large data center campus near homes and a playfield.

Energy
Freshwater
Air Quality
Equity & Governance
U.S. Energy

Energy

Insights

February 5, 2026

Integrated Resource Planning Offers a Strategy to Accelerate Clean Energy

Energy
Clean Energy
renewable energy

Energy
Clean Energy
renewable energy

Energy

North America

Insights

February 3, 2026

Expert Q&A: How Can the US Avoid Power Outages During Winter Storms?

electric grid
extreme weather
power plants
Clean Energy
renewable energy
Climate Resilience

A woman walks alone along a snow-covered street in New York City as Winter Storm Fern intensifies

electric grid
extreme weather
power plants
Clean Energy
renewable energy
Climate Resilience

Energy

North America

Insights

February 2, 2026

More Coal Won't Solve US Energy Woes

Energy
U.S. Energy
GHG emissions
Air Quality
renewable energy

Aerial view of a power plant on a river with piles of coal and smoke rising from smokestacks.

Energy
U.S. Energy
GHG emissions
Air Quality
renewable energy

Climate

Insights

January 29, 2026

3 Climate Stories That Will Shape the World in 2026

stories to watch
climate change
low carbon development
health
housing
Energy

People and vehicles on a crowded street in India.

stories to watch
climate change
low carbon development
health
housing
Energy

Climate

North America

Insights

January 5, 2026

A New Era of US Mineral Mining Must Put Communities First

Climate
Energy
Clean Energy
U.S. Climate

Main street of a small town in Montana, USA.

Climate
Energy
Clean Energy
U.S. Climate

Insights

December 17, 2025

Our Biggest Stories of 2025: From Climate Politics to AI and Beyond

Climate
climate change
International Climate Action
extreme heat
fires
Clean Energy
transportation
adaptation
restoration
development
data visualization

A group of people walks in front of a digital city thermometer reading 35 degrees celsius.

Climate
climate change
International Climate Action
extreme heat
fires
Clean Energy
transportation
adaptation
restoration
development
data visualization

Energy

North America

Insights

December 15, 2025

What's Really Driving Up US Electricity Prices? We Unpack the Numbers.

U.S. Energy
Clean Energy
renewable energy
Economics

Workers repair electricity lines in a residential neighborhood.

U.S. Energy
Clean Energy
renewable energy
Economics

Energy

North America

Insights

December 12, 2025

The US Copper Industry Needs a Strategy, Not a Contradiction

renewable energy
U.S. Energy Topics
Clean Energy
U.S. Climate Policy-Clean Power

renewable energy
U.S. Energy Topics
Clean Energy
U.S. Climate Policy-Clean Power

Pagination

Current page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
…
Next page
Last page

How You Can Help

WRI relies on the generosity of donors like you to turn research into action. You can support our work by making a gift today or exploring other ways to give.

Donate
Ways to Give

Stay Informed

Footer menu - main

Research
Data
Initiatives
Insights

Footer menu - secondary

Our Work
- Regions
  - Africa
  - Asia
  - Europe
  - Latin America
  - North America
- Topics
  - Cities
  - Climate
  - Energy
  - Food
  - Forests
  - Freshwater
  - Ocean
- Centers
  - Economics
  - Equity
  - Finance

Footer menu - Offices

International Websites

Footer menu - Additional

Contact Us
Events
Resource Library
For Media
Financials
Careers
Internships
Privacy Policy
Legal Notices
Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting
Cookie Preferences

Social menu

Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Threads
Bluesky
Twitter
Youtube