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Statement from WRI’s Jonathan Lash on U.S. House’s Climate and Energy Bill

March 31, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute, applauds House Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey (D-Mass.) for their global warming and energy draft bill released today.

Greening the IDB's Lending Portfolio

By Athena Ballesteros and Isabel Munilla on March 30, 2009

As the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) celebrates its 50th anniversary, Latin America is struggling to address the financial crisis and climate change.

Adaptation: Key Questions and Answers

By Heather McGray on March 28, 2009

Heather McGray, WRI senior associate, explains what a successful deal on adaptation in December would look like, and how countries should follow through at the national level.

Video: Prahalad on Development Through Enterprise

By Polly Ghazi and Payson Schwin on March 26, 2009

C.K. Prahalad discusses the future of sustainable, private sector-led poverty alleviation.

Makeover of Top Business Blog Looks Like a NextBillion Bucks

March 26, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

NextBillion.net - one of the Web’s top business blogs - today announced a new look intended to make it the go-to online resource for discussions about business-model development aimed at helping poor people.

$1.6 Million Awarded to Assess Options for Optimizing Federal Climate Policies

March 25, 2009
Location: New York, N.Y.

The Climate Change Initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) announced today three grants totaling more than $1.6 million. The grants will enable three organizations - the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University, Resources for the Future and the World Resources Institute - to conduct nonpartisan research on critical issues in the ongoing debate about cap-and-trade legislation and complementary federal policies.

First Worldwide Summary of Water-Quality Trading Programs Shows Growing Popularity

March 24, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The first list of the 57 water-quality trading programs worldwide is being released today by the World Resources Institute (WRI).

WRI’s Pershing Named No. 2 Climate Diplomat for Secretary Clinton

March 23, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Dr. Jonathan Pershing today becomes the new Deputy Special Envoy for Climate Change under U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Energy Efficiency Opportunities in India

By Saurabh Lall on March 23, 2009

Forthcoming WRI research hopes to help overcome barriers in India’s burgeoning ESCO market.

Filling the Investment Information Deficit

By Dana Krechowicz on March 20, 2009

As the recession deepens, investment firms are cutting back on ESG research. That’s a mistake.

“Coasts v. Middle America?” WSJ Gets It Wrong

By Tim Herzog on March 12, 2009

In arguing against cap-and-trade policies, opponents often try to have their cake and eat it too, using contradictory logic and selective use of statistics to make their case.

EPA Establishes Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting

By David Rich on March 12, 2009

The EPA is creating a nationwide database of greenhouse gas emissions, an important first step on the path to reducing U.S. emissions.

Bloomberg President, Zipcar Founder Named Directors at World Resources Institute

March 11, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) has elected Robin Chase, an entrepreneur in cost-effective transportati

WRI’s Statement on EPA’s New Regulation for Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

March 10, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its mandatory greenhouse gas reporting regulation for public comment. The rule requires large emitters of greenhouse gases across the U.S. economy to monitor and report their emissions to the EPA.

WRI Releases Guide to Help Extractive Companies Work with Local Communities

March 5, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Natural-resources extractive companies are profiting financially and socially when they consult with affected communities before and during the construction of projects.

WRI Announces Project to Promote Conservation of Southern U.S. Forests; Toyota Funds Regional Effort

March 4, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK, N.Y.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and Toyota today launched Southern Forests for the Future, a WRI project designed to raise awareness of the threats facing southern U.S. forests and increase the amount of forest conserved or managed in a sustainable manner.

Senators Convene Climate Experts to Discuss Path to Low Carbon Economic Recovery

March 3, 2009
Location: Washington, DC

Tony Blair joins Senators Bingaman, McCain, Snowe and Stabenow on Capitol Hill for Climate event

Senators, Governors, business leaders and international experts met in the Capitol today to discuss the prospects for U.S. domestic action on climate change.

Ensuring Safe Carbon Capture and Storage in China

By Sarah Forbes on March 2, 2009

Tsinghua University is partnering with WRI to develop guidelines for China’s deployment of CCS technology.

Engage Communities, Avoid Conflict

By Kirk Herbertson on March 2, 2009

As the World Bank hosts Extractive Industries Week, the story of the Mae Moh coal plant in Thailand shows why early community engagement is critical.