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Forests are one of three major approaches for reducing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere (the other two are energy efficiency and low-carbon energy sources).

Tony Blair joins Senators Bingaman, McCain, Snowe and Stabenow on Capitol Hill for Climate event

Senators, Governors, business leaders and international experts met in the Capitol today to discuss the prospects for U.S. domestic action on climate change.

A sound understanding of the economics of offsets-in particular, of the potential supply of offsets under future policy scenarios and market conditions-is critically important for policymakers as they address major design decisions in crafting climate policy. This analysis will evaluate offset supply analyses completed to date, with a particular focus on identification of the assumptions and discrepancies of these efforts. This work will inform a subsequent, detailed analysis of domestic offset supply potential.

Here is why WRI supports the USCAP Blueprint, which provides a framework to shift the U.S. to a low carbon economy, and a more secure energy future.

This morning, a 31-member coalition of major corporations and environmental groups released its “Blueprint for Action.” USCAP members will also testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and brief members of the Obama Transition Team.

This morning, a 31-member coalition of major corporations and environmental groups announces the release of its Blueprint for Action. USCAP members will also testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and brief members of the Obama Transition Team. Here are some statements from one of the United States Climate Action Partnership’s leaders, World Resources Institute President Jonathan Lash, on the new detailed plan set forth today:

16 members of the US Climate Action Partnership (US-CAP), including WRI, sent this letter to Congress and the incoming Obama Administration last week.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The Clean Air Act and new cap-and-trade legislation are both good policy options to address global warming; they can and should be developed simultaneously.

U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Sinks, 2006

Senators Convene Climate Experts to Discuss Path to Low Carbon Economic Recovery

How Realistic Are Expectations for the Role of Greenhouse Gas Offsets in U.S. Climate Policy?

The Importance of the USCAP Blueprint

The USCAP Blueprint for Legislative Action

Jonathan Lash’s Statements on USCAP’s Detailed Climate Blueprint for Congressional Action

Statement To the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce

Outside The Cap: Opportunities and Limitations of Greenhouse Gas Offsets

Choosing the Right Investments: Fast, Fair, & Future Value

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

Environmental Stories to Watch in 2009

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

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

Bottom Line on Renewable Energy Certificates

Should Obama Follow Ambitious Recommendations?

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