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WRI Summary of the Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage and Related Provisions of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

By Micah Ziegler and Sarah Forbes on June 30, 2010

This summary provides a concise overview of the carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) and related provisions in the American Power Act, released as a discussion draft by Senators John

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI and Big Room Inc. to Brief Journalists on Environmental Performance of Ecolabels

June 29, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT:

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and Big Room Inc.

NEWS RELEASE: Industrial Facilities in Shanghai Get Help Scaling Up Energy Efficiency

June 25, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Energy Research Institute at Shanghai Jiao Tong University are launching a new initi

Analyzing Environmental Trends in Asia

By Dana Krechowicz on June 25, 2010

How can the financial community better understand the financial impacts of environmental trends?

Measuring Energy Access: Supporting A Global Target

By Hilary McMahon on June 24, 2010

This paper was informed from an expert group meeting held at Columbia University, New York, on March 31, 2010.

Detailed Summary of the American Power Act of 2010 Offset Provisions

By Alexia Kelly on June 21, 2010

This document provides a detailed summary of the greenhouse gas (GHG) offset provisions in the American Power Act, which was introduced by Senators Kerry and Lieberman on May 11, 2010.[^1]

WRI Comments on the IFC Performance Standards

By Kirk Herbertson on June 21, 2010

Read WRI’s recommendations for the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) environmental and social sustainability framework.

NEWS RELEASE: Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Trading Could Benefit Maryland Farmers

June 17, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Proposed federal legislation to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay could also help a typical Maryland crop farm earn an additional $10,000 in net profit each year, according to a new analysis by

MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts Discuss Innovative Web Tools to Advance Sustainable Transportation in Washington, D.C.

June 14, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT:

City officials, urban advocates and transportation experts will discuss how online tools can make transportation more efficient, user-friendly and sustainable in Washington, D.C.

Fast Track Climate Finance: Do the Numbers Add Up?

By Athena Ballesteros on June 14, 2010

This piece originally appeared on the World Bank Climate Change Blog.

Green Jobs and Competitive Industry: The Net Benefits of Climate Legislation

By James Bradbury, Lutz Weischer, and Suchita Mathur on June 11, 2010

The United States is falling behind in the clean energy revolution. A comprehensive climate and energy bill can get us back on track.

WRI Summary of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

By John Larsen, James Bradbury, Alexia Kelly, and Allison Bishins on June 8, 2010

This summary provides a concise overview of the American Power Act (APA) released as a discussion draft by Senators John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman on May 12, 2010.

Time is Right for Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

By Chantal Jouanno and Janet Ranganathan on June 8, 2010

This week, governments will meet in Korea to decide whether to establish an intergovernmental panel on biodiversity services.

From Copenhagen to Cancun: Climate Finance

By Athena Ballesteros on June 4, 2010

An update on the role of climate finance in the international climate negotiations.

Q&A: The Economics of Coral Reefs

By Lauretta Burke on June 1, 2010

WRI’s Lauretta Burke discusses her work on measuring the economic value of coral reefs in the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean countries.