Story archive: April, 2007

Australian landscape ecologist Richard Thackway visited WRI for a presentation on the importance of regional planning for ecosystem services as part of a month-long study tour of the United States.

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For the first time, China is considering a target for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Whether the target is good or bad depends on how you look at it.
The TXU deal represents a sea-change in how Wall Street views carbon risk. But, transparency, accountability and ultimately delivery are now crucial.

Surging energy demand in developing countries must be met with a mix of clean energy supplies and efficiency. Two firms in Asia are helping to lead the way.

Investors are seeing a lot of green in being green.

Earth Day isn't just for the people. Businesses should also be thinking about how to go green.

A workshop in Washington, DC focuses on the intersection of clean energy technology and climate policy.

Two firms are creating new markets for agriculture products that promote sustainability and safety.

Goldman Sachs and WRI release their first report on options to deploy low carbon technologies on a much larger scale.
LiveEarth Tickets Go Live

Still lining up your summer entertainment? Tickets for the one-day intercontinental concert to promote global warming awareness start going on sale today.

In Green@work, Samantha Putt Del Pino writes that sustainable practices are critical for businesses to meet the demands of environmentally savvy stakeholders - and can also boost the bottom line.

The Indian Confederation of NGOs and the Nand and Jeet Khemka Foundation recognize Dr. Marcella D’ Souza and Crispino Lobo, both of the Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR) in India, for their work on empowerment of women and the grassroots.

Measuring the base of the pyramid; Focus on Health, Energy; How Mobile Phones Have Cracked the BOP Code; World Water Day and the BOP Penalty; Initial news and other Next 4 Billion Stories.

Two firms in India and Brazil are positioning themselves for growth in a future where sustainable managment will be a competitive advantage

City officials lead by example by pedaling to work to promote cleaner and healthier urban transport.
The WRI Weekly Roundup

A BiD for sustainable business models, and the gap between money flows and financial services in developing countries.

Two entrepreneurs in Mexico and Brazil are marketing highly efficient vehicles to reduce emissions and meet growing transport demand.