Stories Archive: September, 2008

Ironically, the most ambitious U.S. action in the fight against global warming is coming from big cities and their mayors.

An aggressive energy intensity target and a national renewable energy standard highlight a suite of Chinese policies that will slow greenhouse gas emissions growth.

With world heads of state gathered in New York to discuss the status of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), climate change and ecosystem destruction brings added pressure to the fight to end extreme poverty.

On September 16 and 17, the WRI Corporate Consultative Group formally launched in Washington, DC.

Climate change, national security, and energy are inter-connected through our persistent and growing dependence on fossil fuels. We must address all three.

On Thursday, for the first time ever, the United States will see a price on carbon emerge from a mandatory emissions cap-and-trade program.

We are saddened today to hear of the passing of Phil Clapp. Phil was the Deputy Managing Director of the Pew Environmental Group, and founder and President of the National Environmental Trust.

This article originally appeared in China Economic Quarterly.

Two high-level forums recently convened in Washington D.C. to deal with some of the most challenging forestry and climate change issues facing the international community.

On the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, 35 human rights groups and WRI call on the presidential candidates to reaffirm the fundamental legal framework that makes environmental protection possible.

CO2 and air pollution can be reduced significantly by improving cities’ transportation systems, but quantifying those reductions can be difficult.

The Electricity Governance Initiative (EGI)—a collaboration of decision-makers and civil society to improve electricity sector governance in developing counties—has launched a new program in South Africa.

Southeast Asia’s scientists, researchers, and political figures are emphasizing the importance of restoring mangrove forests, one of nature’s strongest defenses against natural disasters.

High prices have again put energy policy squarely on the U.S. agenda. Political candidates are talking about every energy option under (and including) the sun.

A thriving renewable energy industry is a critical solution to problems such as high energy prices and climate change. But unless Congress extends the renewable tax credits soon, the industry’s steady growth could stall.

Ecosystems provide a wealth of services to human populations, among them, disease regulation. But narrowly-focused development projects can threaten these ecosystems and put entire populations at risk.