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WRI’s Jonathan Lash Commends President-elect Obama for Adding Top Scientists to Team

December 19, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Here is the statement of WRI President Jonathan Lash on what an important signal President-elect Barack Obama has sent by naming Steven Chu -

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009

December 18, 2008
Location: Washington, DC

Environmental Stories to Watch is WRI’s annual survey of emerging issues that could have major impacts on environmental coverage. At the Newseum, WRI President Jonathan Lash unveiled what he predicts will be the four “Stories to Watch” in 2009.

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009

December 17, 2008

This publication is a transcript of Jonathan Lash’s annual Environmental Stories to Watch address, which he gave on December 17th, 2008 at the Newseum. For the past six years, WRI has invited members of the press to join in a conversation about what we think will be the environmental stories to watch in the coming year.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI’s Jonathan Lash to Gauge Environmental "Stories to Watch" for 2009

December 11, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: For the sixth straight year, World Resources Institute President Jonathan Lash will hold a briefing to preview which key environmental issues to watch in the year ahead.

WRI, EIA Form Partnership to Stem Illegal Forest Products Imported Into U.S.

December 4, 2008
Location: POZNAN, POLAND

The World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency today launch a partnership to combat illegal logging worldwide and clean up timber supply chains.

Bottom Line on Renewable Energy Certificates

Compiled by Jaineel Aga and Chris Lau

November, 2008

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) provide businesses a means to support renewable energy generation and meet clean energy goals. This fact sheet answers some basic questions about RECs and REC purchasing.

Keeping the Promise of Transparency

By Remi Moncel on November 12, 2008
Location: Washington, DC

WRI has joined with 70 organizations to issue the 21st Century Right to Know Agenda Report in support of government transparency and accountability in the incoming Obama administration.

EPA Partners With WRI to Heighten Awareness of Ecosystem Services

October 29, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a collaboration to deliver improved science and practical tools to help companies and governments protect ecosystems and address climate change.

Bottom Line on Energy Savings Certificates

Compiled by Robyn Liska and Devin Canavan

October, 2008

Energy savings certificates (ESCs) are used in some states as a mechanism through which third parties, such as commercial and industrial companies, can help utilities comply with energy efficiency targets. This issue explains ESCs and discusses their role in compliance markets.

New WRI Board Members Highlight Importance of China, Energy Investment

October 21, 2008
Location: Washington, DC

The World Resources Institute’s (WRI) board of directors welcomed two new members last month by electing Chen Jining, a professor and executive vice president at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and Daniel Weiss, co-founder and manager of the Angeleno Group, an energy-focused private equity firm.

Presiding with Principle: Restoring Good Governance in the U.S. Executive Branch, and Why Voters Should Care

October, 2008

This paper describes how social and environmental objectives have been undermined when past U.S. administrations have failed to respect the basic principles of participatory democracy and informed decision-making.

Federalism in the Greenhouse: Defining a Role for States in a Federal Cap-and-Trade Program

October, 2008

This policy brief presents the competing arguments for state-led and federal-led climate legislation, and argues for a third—“hybrid”—approach that maximizes the strengths of each level of government.

Nation's First Green Roof and Labyrinth Opens

October 2, 2008
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The nation’s first green roof and labyrinth in this ever-greener city opened today at the top of an eight-story office building one block northwest of Union Station.

Mayors "Get It" on Climate Change

By Jonathan Lash on September 29, 2008

Ironically, the most ambitious U.S. action in the fight against global warming is coming from big cities and their mayors.

The (Really) Big Picture on Energy Policy

By Jonathan Lash on September 25, 2008

Climate change, national security, and energy are inter-connected through our persistent and growing dependence on fossil fuels. We must address all three.

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