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The Great Balancing Act: 3 Needs for a Sustainable Food Future

By Craig Hanson and Tim Searchinger on May 30, 2013
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This post is the first installment of WRI’s blog series, “Creating a Sustainable Food Future.” The series explores strategies to sustainably feed 9 billion people by 2050. All pieces are based on research being conducted for the forthcoming…

Food and Fuel: 2 Grand Challenges Facing Us this Earth Day

By Craig Hanson on April 22, 2013
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Since the very first Earth Day more than four decades ago, the environmental movement has tackled a wide range of problems, including air pollution,…

2 New Tools Can Cut Deforestation and Support Sustainable Palm Oil in Indonesia

By Craig Hanson on October 30, 2012
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Can the world have its palm oil and forests, too? This is an issue that my colleague and I discussed a while back.

Brazilian Business and Ecosystem Services Partnership Launches

By Craig Hanson on May 18, 2012
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Last week, experts from the World Resources Institute (WRI) and our colleagues from Brazilian businesses and organizations gathered at the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro.

Top Ten Counties Losing Forests to Development In The U.S. South

By Craig Hanson on November 1, 2011
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Today, WRI releases a new map that identifies the hotspots where urban and suburban development are putting forests at risk in the southern United States.

Ocean Inspiration Events To Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Jacques-Yves Cousteau

By Craig Hanson on May 17, 2011

This week, WRI is joining Céline Cousteau to celebrate the life and legacy of Jacques Cousteau – a man who opened the world’s eyes to what lies beneath the sea.

The Year in Illegal Logging: A Look Back

By Craig Hanson on January 7, 2011

2010 was a significant year for global efforts to tackle illegal logging. Here’s a look back on some of that progress.

Converting Palm Oil Companies from Forest Destroyers into Forest Protectors

By Craig Hanson and Moray McLeish on January 4, 2011

The following interview with Craig Hanson and Moray McLeish was conducted and compiled by Jeremy Hance and Rhett A. Butler for mongabay.com and is reposted with permission. Read the entire piece here on the Mongabay website.

Declarations and Due Care: Insights from Another Lacey Case

By Craig Hanson on October 5, 2010

En Español

Enforcement of the amended Lacey Act has begun, both on and off the public radar. Here are tips on how to remain in compliance.

Companies Respond to Ecosystem Degradation

By Craig Hanson on March 11, 2008
Location: Montreux, Switzerland

Climate change may dominate headlines today. Ecosystem degradation will do so tomorrow. Why should business care?

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