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    Mining Is Increasingly Pushing into Critical Rainforests and Protected Areas

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    One-Quarter of World’s Crops Threatened by Water Risks

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    Momentum for Clean Energy in the US Will Continue Despite Trump Presidency

    "There is no denying that another Trump presidency will stall national efforts to tackle the climate crisis, but most U.S. state, local and private sector leaders are committed to charging ahead," said WRI US Director Dan Lashof.

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