Stories Archive: June, 2009

WRI submitted comments to the US Treasury on key issues the World Bank must address during its World Bank Energy Strategy review.

The market potential for energy savings companies (ESCOs) in India is great, yet barriers still stand in the way of the industry’s growth.

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if it becomes law, will change the face of America’s factories, power sources, buildings, landscapes and working patterns.

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.

A new video from EMBARQ shows the success of Washington’s bike sharing program, SmartBike DC.

The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA) provides a number of important provisions that will facilitate the demonstration and deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Below is a brief overview of the most important of these provisions.

Australia and other nations rich in solar resources should invest in concentrating solar thermal (CST), a key low-carbon technology.

As biofuel production ramps up, counting all the associated greenhouse gas impacts is critical to good energy and climate policy.

The first-ever Interactive Forest Atlas for Gabon offers data and tools to support the sustainable management of Gabon’s forests.

An aggressive energy intensity target and a national renewable energy standard highlight a suite of Chinese policies that will slow greenhouse gas emissions growth.

Recent global action to fund carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is unprecedented. (Update: U.S. FutureGen Project revived.)

Nations can meet the challenge of financing climate mitigation and adaptation by adopting the following principles and operational guidelines.

Financial stimulus plans could pose a threat to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) around the world.

A consensus is emerging on technology transfer in an international climate agreement, though sticking points remain.

WRI and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development today released an updated online guide to help corporate buyers ensure the sustainability of their wood- and paper-based products.

The New Ventures India community recently convened its annual Investor Summit to discuss small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the opportunities and obstacles investors face.

Reliable, long-term funding from the U.S. and other developed countries could help maintain forests and mitigate climate change.