New analysis by the Global Alliance on Health and Pollution finds that despite declines in deaths from household air and water pollution, pollution overall still causes 1 in 6 deaths worldwide every year, claiming the lives of more than 9 million people.

Cities and subnational governments can be critical drivers of building decarbonization. In 2022, six new subnational governments have committed to decarbonize the built environment by joining WRI’s Zero Carbon Building Accelerator (ZCBA), funded by the Global Environment Facility and supported by the UN Environment Programme. Since 2021, the ZCBA has been working in Colombia and Turkey to create national roadmaps and align city action plans for building decarbonization.

Albany, NY (April 7, 2022) — Today an agreement was reached on New York’s annual State Budget. When passed, the budget will enact a nation-leading commitment for New York to achieve the first fully zero emission statewide school bus fleet in the country.

WASHINGTON (March 24, 2022) — On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine. The invasion has led to widespread destruction across the country and scores of civilians have been killed, injured and displaced. According to the U.N., more than 10 million people have fled their homes since the invasion began. Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues.   

Following is a statement from Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO, World Resources Institute:  

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