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Reflective roofs can lower temperatures, bringing a wide range of benefits. Yet a WRI analysis of 78 cities shows they make up just 1% of roof area.

As Colombia transitions to a low-carbon, nature-based economy, the right policies can help drive sustainable growth and an inclusive workforce.

As the United States pulls back, momentum for carbon dioxide removal is building elsewhere, propelled by government policies and frameworks that extend beyond voluntary markets.

We asked five WRI experts how this year’s El Niño may differ from past events.

The ocean is warming, rising and changing as a result of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, making it one of the clearest signals of a changing climate. 

The Paris Agreement remains central to global climate cooperation. But understanding what it can and cannot deliver will be key to advancing climate action in a changing geopolitical landscape.

Nature restoration is an underutilized solution to the world's growing battle with wildfires, floods and extreme heat. 

A 2024 rule requires companies to disclose to investors their financially material climate risks, such as floods and droughts. The SEC may do away with it.