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STATEMENT: President Obama Commits to Climate Change Action In Second Inaugural Address

January 21, 2013
Location: Washington, D.C.

Following is a statement by Andrew Steer, President and CEO, World Resources Institute:

“Today, in his second inaugural address, President Obama set a

By the Numbers: The Hottest Year on Record

By James Bradbury and Sarah Parsons on January 9, 2013
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This blog post was co-written with Forbes Tompkins, an intern with WRI’s Climate and Energy Program.

STATEMENT: EPA Finalizes New Clean Air Standards For Boilers - A “Gift for People and the Planet”

December 21, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

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While Congress Dawdles, Florida Counties Show Leadership on Addressing Climate Change

By Christina DeConcini on December 11, 2012
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“Think globally, act locally” is a slogan that aptly describes what I witnessed last week at the 4th Annual Southeast Flo

4 Key Issues Surrounding Climate Policies, Carbon Markets, and Competitiveness

By James Bradbury on October 4, 2012
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Even in the absence of an international framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, several countries, states, and provinces are developing and implementing

The Science Behind the U.S. Drought

By Kelly Levin on July 24, 2012
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Heat and drought continue to blanket the United States, leaving 54 percent of the nation’s pasture and rangeland, 38 percent of its corn crop, and 30 percent of soybeans in

Major News Networks Wake Up to Extreme Weather and Climate Change

By Michael Oko on July 16, 2012
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This post is part of WRI’s “Extreme Weather Watch” series, which explains the link between climate change and extreme events.

ADVISORY: Press Teleconference: Launch of Online Almanac of U.S. Midwest Energy

April 23, 2012
Location: WASHINGTON D.C.//MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.

National and regional energy experts will team up to launch the Power Almanac of the American Midwest, a dynamic online platform to support decision-makers and analysts in the region.

Leading the Renewal of American Manufacturing: Ohio’s Combined Heat and Power Program

By Nate Aden on March 14, 2012
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On March 9, 2012, the Ohio Public Utility Commission hosted a workshop for the

What to Watch as EPA Releases Greenhouse Gas Requirements for the Power Sector

By Nicholas Bianco on March 13, 2012
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to propose greenhouse gas emissions standards for new power plants soon. This represents an important step forward in reducing U.S.

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