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New Report Shows Strong Potential, Economic Benefits for Renewable Energy in Southeast U.S.

April 30, 2009
Location: ATLANTA, GEORGIA; KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, and WASHINGTON, D.C.

More than 25 percent of the Southeast U.S. region’s electric power could come from locally-available renewable energy supplies by 2025, according to findings released today by the World Resources Institute (WRI), Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE), and Southface.

The Southeast's Clean Energy Opportunity

By Eliot Metzger on April 29, 2009

New reports show the Southeastern states have big potential for clean energy and efficiency improvements.

WRI President Jonathan Lash’s Statement on Progress at the Major Economies Forum

April 29, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The first meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate wrapped up here yesterday. The forum, convened by U.S. President Barack Obama, was attended by representatives of 17 major economies, the United Nations, and several developing countries.

Countdown to Copenhagen: U.S. Climate Actions

By Stephanie Hanson on April 29, 2009

Under a new presidential administration, and in the buildup to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP) -15 in December in Copenhagen, Denmark, the U.S. government has changed course significantly in its approach to climate change.

Green Lending or Banking as Usual?

By Emily Chessin on April 28, 2009

Emergency spending for developing countries provides an opportunity to deliver green investments.

WRI, Staples, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, Other Corporate Leaders Reach Renewable Energy Goal

April 28, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

A group of major corporate energy buyers announced today that they have reached their collective goal of purchasing 1,000 megawatts of new, cost-competitive power generated from renewable-energy sources - enough power to displace a large coal-fired power plant.

It Doesn't Get Bigger Than This

By Fernando Henrique Cardoso and Jonathan Lash on April 27, 2009

To see how the world’s major economies might make progress this week on climate change, look back to 1992.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI, Staples, J & J, GM, Other Corporate Leaders Demonstrate Benefits of Renewable Energy

April 24, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: The World Resources Institute (WRI) will hold a press conference to announce that its Green Power Market Development Group has reached its goal of developing 1,000 megawatts of new, cost-competitive power generated from renewable-energy sources.

Investment Potential in India for Energy-Efficiency Companies is Ripe, WRI Report Finds

April 24, 2009
Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA

With an investment of US$10 billion dollars in energy efficiency improvements, India’s economy would benefit from its potentially vast annual energy savings of 183.5 billion kilowatt hours.

Video: Interview With Earth Day Founder Denis Hayes

By Payson Schwin on April 22, 2009

Denis Hayes, National Coordinator for the first Earth Day, looks back on four decades of progress by the environmental movement.

Offset Quality and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

By Alexia Kelly on April 21, 2009

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

By Sarah Forbes on April 21, 2009

Carbon Capture and Storage Critical to U.S. Climate Legislation, Says WRI’s Sarah Forbes

April 21, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

A briefing this morning on Capitol Hill examined the many outstanding questions about carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS).

Brief Summary of the Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft

By John Larsen, Alexia Kelly and Robert Heilmayr on April 20, 2009

Update: The Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft was revised and renamed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which was passed by the U.S. House on Friday, June 26th. This summary is now out of date. Find the updated Q&A here and detailed summary here.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Local Businesses Host Earth Day Fair, Tours of Green Office Space and Rooftop

April 20, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT:           The World Resources Institute (WRI), CB Richard Ellis and local businesses will share with the community their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Part of the event will include tours of WRI’s green office space and the nation’s first green rooftop with a labyrinth to illustrate how businesses can play an active role in the fight against global warming.

U.S. High-Speed, Intercity Rail on Right Track, Says WRI’s Transit Director Nancy Kete

April 16, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

President Barack Obama announced plans today to pump $8 billion of stimulus funds into building a network of high-speed and intercity rail.

Energy Efficiency in India: Part 2

By Chandan Singh on April 10, 2009
Location: India

In India, Energy Service Companies and local governments are teaming up to increase energy efficiency and save money.

WRI’s Financial Health in the Global Economic Crisis

By Steve Barker on April 6, 2009

As a non-profit organization with global programs, the World Resources Institute (WRI) has felt the effects of the economic downturn.

The Tata Nano Released at Last: Blessing or Curse?

By Dario Hidalgo on April 2, 2009

The world’s cities should aspire to a sustainable future that is not necessarily dependent on cars.

"Green Stimulus" at the G20

By Isabel Munilla on April 2, 2009

Global economic recovery plans are green—but not yet green enough.