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Temperatures soared, hurricanes roared. It was easy to feel like we were losing the climate battle in 2022. But 2022 also saw some significant wins for the environment.

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In December, the European Union put forward new plans to ensure key goods for sale in the EU no longer contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.

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Reasons to be hopeful:

Six stunning environmental wins

Temperatures soared, hurricanes roared. It was easy to feel like we were losing the climate battle in 2022. But 2022 also saw some significant wins for the environment.

The most important climate law in U.S. history

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 devotes a historic $369 billion to climate and clean energy investments.

EV sales skyrocketed around the world in the first half of 2022, increasing by 62% over the first half of 2021.

Electric vehicle sales soar

The kids are alright

The kids’ climate strikes that captured the world’s attention pre-COVID continued in 2022 with kids taking to the streets to demand action on climate in at least 677 cities worldwide.

In December, the European Union put forward new plans to ensure key goods for sale in the EU no longer contribute to deforestation or forest degradation.

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