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Ecuador's Proposal to Save Yasuni Rainforest Recognized at the Clinton Global Initiative As a Step Towards Reducing Emissions

By Jon Sohn on September 27, 2007

Additional Contributors: Remi Moncel

The selection of the Ecuadorian proposal as one of the most innovative climate change proposals within the

WRI Analyzes Carbon Emissions Targets of Congressional Climate Change Bills

September 21, 2007
WRI has updated and expanded its analysis of six mandatory cap-and-trade proposals for carbon emissions.

Letter to Sustainable Development Network, Re: Forest Carbon Partnership Facility

By Manish Bapna on September 20, 2007

The following letter was sent to Kathy Sierra, Vice President of the Sustainable Development Network at the World Bank on September 20th 2007, regarding the launch of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF).

Mayor, Nonprofits Announce Partnership to Green Mexico City Transport

September 19, 2007

On September 19, 2007, Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard announced a five-year partnership to green Mexico City’s transportation system, following through on his campaign promise to fix the city’s noto

Mayor, Nonprofits Announce Partnership to Green Mexico City Transport

September 19, 2007
Mayor Marcelo Ebrard this morning announced a five-year partnership to green Mexico City’s transportation system.

Panasonic's Giving Back Campaign

September 18, 2007

WRI’s Green Power Market Development Group is one of three environmental programs that Panasonic customers can choose to support through their online purchases. Visit Panasonic’s website.

A Comparison of Legislative Climate Change Targets in the 110th Congress

By John Larsen on September 17, 2007
This WRI analysis compares targets in current legislative proposals of mandatory cap and trade programs for greenhouse gas emissions, in terms of annual and cumulative emissions.

EMBARQ Participates in Boston's Alternative Transportation Festival

September 16, 2007

Organized by WRI Board member Alison Sander, the event brought together a wide range of sustainable transporation enthusiasts.

Corporate Green Power On the Rise in Europe

By Craig Hanson on September 14, 2007

Today the Green Power Market Development Group-Europe (GPMDG-EU) announced in Lausanne, Switzerland completion of its first 100 megawatts (MW)

More European Companies Switch to Green Power

September 14, 2007
The Green Power Market Development Group - Europe (GPMDG-EU) today announced the completion of its first 100 megawatts (MW) of green power projects at 50 corporate facilities across 16 European countries.

Guidelines for Quantifying GHG Reductions from Grid-Connected Electricity Projects

By Derik Broekhoff on September 7, 2007
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Climate Policy in the State Laboratory: How States Influence Federal Regulation and the Implications for Climate Change Policy i

By John Larsen on September 7, 2007
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New Guidelines Improve Accounting for Energy Sector Carbon Offsets

September 7, 2007
Quantifying the greenhouse gas emissions benefits of renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects is now easier with today’s release of new accounting guidelines by WRI and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

States Can Take Key Steps to Influence Federal Climate Change Policy

September 7, 2007
A WRI analysis has identified certain state actions that historically have had strong influence in shaping federal policies, and recommends how states can affect impending federal decisions about climate change.

Dr. David J. Jhirad to Join Rockefeller Foundation as V.P. for Research and Evaluation

September 5, 2007
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced the appointment of Dr. David J. Jhirad as the Vice President for Research and Evaluation, a newly created position.