Topic: united states

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

The U.S.

Launch Features Former President of Mexico Felipe Calderon, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, and International Ministers and Representatives

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

President Obama announced a national climate plan in June 2013, directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set carbon pollution standards for the power sector. Once EPA establishes those standards, states will implement their own plans for achieving those reductions. In this fact sheet, WRI examines existing tools Michigan can use to reduce power plant emissions and help meet future standards.

Mandatory reporting programs help build a strong foundation to manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and strengthen countries’ capacity to adequately tackle climate change. This working paper provides insight into the factors influencing the design and development of reporting programs and capacities needed for their effective implementation. It identifies decision drivers and steps in developing mandatory GHG reporting programs.

New Analysis Shows North Carolina Can Meet Future Carbon Pollution Standards

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

President Obama announced a national climate plan in June 2013, directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set carbon pollution standards for the power sector. Once EPA establishes those standards, states will implement their own plans for achieving those reductions. In this fact sheet, WRI examines existing tools North Carolina can use to reduce power plant emissions and help meet future standards.

The World Resources Institute’s Sustainability Initiative seeks to align the Institute’s business practices with its mission. Using research and expertise from staff to guide us, WRI is committed to reducing the environmental and social impact of its operations. This report details WRI’s fiscal year 2011 (Oct. 2010-September 2011) greenhouse gas inventory and sustainability initiatives.

New Analysis Shows Ohio Can Meet Future Carbon Pollution Standards

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

President Obama announced a national climate plan in June 2013, directing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set carbon pollution standards for the power sector. Once EPA establishes those standards, states will implement their own plans for achieving those reductions.

In this fact sheet, WRI examines existing tools Ohio can use to reduce power plant emissions and help meet future standards.

This report highlights the critical role of energy efficiency in improving the economic and environmental performance of Midwest pulp and paper mills. WRI’s analysis finds that less efficient facilities could realize significant annual energy cost savings, and decrease their greenhouse gas emissions, by investing in initiatives to meet the industry’s national average efficiency level.

STATEMENT: U.S.-China Action on Climate Change "Essential"

At the opening of the 2013 Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the United States and China announced agreement to five new “action initiatives” for collaboration on addressing climate change.

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

Note: This is an in-person meeting and a call-in is available; RSVP required

President Obama will announce a national plan on climate change on Tuesday, June 25 at Geor