Stories: U.S. Climate Action

In the Southwest United States, an enormous solar energy resource remains largely untapped. There is already more than 500 MW of concentrating solar thermal power in the United States and Spain primarily, but there is significant scope to scale up development. As Congress oversees the nation’s transition to a clean energy economy, a homegrown renewable energy technology—concentrating solar thermal power—can help cut emissions and enhance energy security with American resources.

Climate change topped the agenda when heads of states recently met in Italy. There were no fireworks, but some important progress was made.

WRI analyzes emissions caps, allowances, offsets, and other critical components of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if it becomes law, will change the face of America’s factories, power sources, buildings, landscapes and working patterns.

Reliable, long-term funding from the U.S. and other developed countries could help maintain forests and mitigate climate change.

WRI’s analysis of emissions caps, allowances, offsets, and other critical components of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.