Topic: climate legislation

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Working Group 1 (WG1) portion of its fifth assessment of climate change.

New Climate Economy project led by former President of Mexico Felipe Calderón, with government, business and finance leaders from 14 countries

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, Andrew Steer, head of WRI, chair group; Launch Declaration on Climate Justice

*Editor’s Note: Experts are available in Michigan and Washington, D.C.

New Analysis Shows North Carolina Can Meet Future Carbon Pollution Standards

*Editor’s Note: Experts are available in North Carolina and Washington, D.C.

New Analysis Shows Ohio Can Meet Future Carbon Pollution Standards

*Editor’s Note: Experts are available in Ohio and Washington, D.C.

STATEMENT: President Obama to Announce Action on Climate Change

President Obama will deliver a major announcement on climate change on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at [Georgetown University](http://www.georgetown.edu/news/obam

During the U.S.-China informal summit this weekend, President Obama and President Xi agreed to advance cooperation on climate change by reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a potent greenhouse gas.

The International Energy Agency released a new report today, Redrawing the Energy-Climate Map, finding that global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2012 increased by 1.4 percent, reaching a record high of 31.6 gigatonnes.

STATEMENT: WRI Response to the State of the Union

In his State of the Union address, President Obama presented his priorities for his second term, including addressing the threat of climate change.

Analysis finds U.S. is currently not on track to reach its 17% target, but has the tools to get there

ADVISORY: Report Launch: Can the U.S. Get There From Here?

WRI to release major new report on climate change and U.S. emissions

STATEMENT: U.S. National Climate Assessment

A draft of the Third National Climate Assessment (NCA) was made for public review and will be released online today.

ADVISORY: WRI's Stories to Watch 2013

WRI will host its 10th annual Stories to Watch event on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

STATEMENT: Climate Talks Wrap Up with a Deal in Doha

The climate talks (COP18) wrapped up today in Doha, Qatar, with package of decisions, including an agreement to move forward an international climate agreement by 2015.