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The Value of Coastal Ecosystems

By Thomas Damassa on December 5, 2006

EarthTrends’ November 2006 Monthly Update.

GHG Emissions Before the Supreme Court

By Fred Wellington on December 3, 2006
The Court’s ruling on this case will likely have big ripple effects on state-level efforts to reduce emissions.

The Complicated Case of Biofuels

November 29, 2006

Biofuels can go a long way towards reducing CO2 emissions. But the big picture on biofuels is more complicated.

Business Must Adapt to Realities of Global Ecosystem Change

By Janet Ranganathan on November 21, 2006
Ecosystems are losing their ability to deliver the products that businesses need most.

Mexico City Bus Rapid Transit System Celebrates 100 Millionth Passenger: Innovative System Cuts Travel Times, Pollution Exposure

November 16, 2006
Metrobus today celebrates the 100 millionth passenger to enjoy faster travel and less exposure to pollutants since the system began operations in June 2005.

Fossil Fuel Consumption and its Implications

By Thomas Damassa on November 12, 2006

Additional Contributors: Amy Cassara

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From small businesses to large economies, the long-term availability of energy worldwide is paramount to g

Hungary Joins Partnership for Principle 10

By Heather McGray on November 9, 2006
Hungary becomes the 8th country to pledge better access to information, justice and participation in environmental decision-making.

Nations Can Use Intensity Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says New WRI Report: Developing Nations Most Likely to

November 8, 2006
Intensity targets (or rate-based targets) on greenhouse gas emissions can sometimes be a better option for some countries than absolute targets in setting climate policy.

Global Warming Legislation in the 109th Congress

By John Larsen on November 3, 2006
Congress has been considering several bills to address global warming. But they are far from the same.

WRI Appoints Strategic Communications Expert as Vice President of External Affairs

November 1, 2006
An expert in environmental and strategic communications, Robin Murphy, has been appointed vice president for external relations at the WRI.
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