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Material Flows in the United States
A Physical Accounting of the U.S. Industrial Economy
by and -This report analyzes WRI's material flow dataset by economic sector, identifies the environmental implications of national trends in materials use, and recommends several policy alternatives to the U.S. government for incorporating and using these accounts....
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What Works: CareShop Ghana.
Improving Access to Essential Drugs Through Conversion Financing
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Bottom Line on Renewable Electricity Standards
by -Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) policies have stimulated markets for renewable
energy across the country, providing more opportunities for businesses to advance and
support clean energy technologies. With growing interest in state and national RES
policies, it is important...
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Watching Water
A Guide to Evaluating Corporate Risks in a Thirsty World
by and -This publication was written with JP Morgan Securities.
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Bottom Line on Corporate GHG Inventories
by -Measurement is critical to effective greenhouse gas (GHG) management. As the United States moves toward a low-carbon economy, companies find it imperative that they keep track of their GHG emissions. This fact sheet answers key questions about corporate GHG inventories and how they relate to...
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Bottom Line on GHG Emissions Registries
by -By mid-2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must develop a national
greenhouse gas (GHG) registry. This is not part of ongoing climate policy discussions,
it is already law. This fact sheet answers the questions many are asking about GHG
registries and the role of a...
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Bottom Line on Climate Policy Terminology
by -The following provides quick definitions for terms often used in climate policy debates. It is an introduction to the key climate change concepts and issues, which is explained further in subsequent issues in WRI’s "Bottom Line" series on climate and energy policy....
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Ecosystem Services
A Guide for Decision Makers
by , , , , , and -Presents various methods that use ecosystem services—the benefits of nature such as food, fuel, natural hazard protection, pollination, and spiritual sustenance—to enable decision makers to link ecosystems and economic development.
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Measuring The Invisible: Porto Alegre Case Study
Quantifying Emissions Reductions From Transport Solutions
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Measuring The Invisible: Hanoi Case Study
Quantifying Emissions Reductions From Transport Solutions
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Designing a Cap-and-Trade Program For the Midwest
by and -The Greenhouse Gas Accord announced by ten Midwestern governors in November 2007 involves nearly one fourth of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in a regional agreement to improve energy security and design a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction program. Among the strategies described in this accord is...
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Eutrophication and Hypoxia in Coastal Areas
A Global Assessment of the State of Knowledge
by , , and -Eutrophication---the overenrichment of water by nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus---has emerged as a leading water quality problem. This report identifies over 415 areas worldwide that are experiencing eutrophication symptoms, and there are significant information gaps in many regions....
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Designing a U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Registry
by -This policy brief looks at the rationales for a national greenhouse gas registry in the United States, draws comparisons to other reporting programs and proposals, and makes recommendations on key design questions.
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Corporate Guide to Green Power Markets
The Corporate Guide to Green Power Markets is designed to help corporations understand, explore, and evaluate renewable energy opportunities. The Guide consists of a series of installments that explore different aspects of corporate markets for green power, based on WRI's experience with...
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Corporate GPM Guide 9
Diversifying Corporate Energy Purchasing With Wind Power
by , and -This WRI policy brief provides an overview of the wind power industry in the United States, including the current state of policy, economics, challenges, and common misconceptions. The brief includes a detailed discussion of available wind power products that corporate buyers can use to...
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Environmental Stories to Watch in 2008
by , , and -Remarks by Jonathan Lash on December 18, 2007 at the National Press Club Briefing for Journalists
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Managing the Transition to a Secure, Low-Carbon Energy Future
by , and -In the years to come, the world must meet the energy needs of a growing and developing world population while mitigating the impacts of global climate change.
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Liability and Financial Responsibility Frameworks for Carbon Capture and Sequestration
by , , and -Examines existing federal and state liability and financial responsibility frameworks that may be applicable for carbon dioxide capture and geological sequestration (CCS).
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Plants at the Pump
Biofuels, Climate Change, and Sustainability
by and -Examines the feasibility of achieving significant emissions reductions from the proliferation of biofuels and concludes that biofuels are not a complete, nor even the primary, solution to our transport fuel needs.
