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Protecting Forests to Protect Water in the U.S. South

By Logan Yonavjak and Todd Gartner on February 28, 2011

When it comes to providing clean water, investments in forest conservation can save money.

Towards a Climate Safe Common Future

By Gro Harlem Brundtland, Special Envoy on Climate Change for the UN Secretary-General on February 28, 2011

The two defining challenges of this century are climate change and poverty. Our challenge is to find a way to deal with both, at the same time.

This piece originally appeared on the World Resources Report website.

PRESS STATEMENT: WRI Responds to Inspector General's Report on NOAA Scientists

February 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Office of Inspector General released a report today clearing scientists at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of wrongdoing with regard to the stolen emails from the University of East Anglia’s Climate Research Unit (CRU) in November 2009.

A Wake Up Call to Save Coral Reefs

By The Hon. Al Gore on February 24, 2011

Reefs at Risk Revisited reveals a new reality about coral reefs and the increasing stresses they are under.

This piece originally appeared as the foreword to Reefs at Risk Revisited.

PRESS RELEASE: 75% of World’s Coral Reefs Currently Under Threat, New Analysis Finds

February 24, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C. & LONDON

“Reefs at Risk Revisited” report presents comprehensive analysis of threats to coral reefs

Reefs at Risk Revisited: Threats and Response

By Michael Oko on February 23, 2011

75% of coral reefs around the globe are under threat. How can the world respond?

How U.S. Federal Climate Policies Could Affect Chemical Companies’ Credit Risk

By Robert Kimball on February 22, 2011

New analysis from WRI and rating agency Standard & Poor’s looks at impacts on businesses and credit quality.

PRESS RELEASE: World Resources Institute Names Kevin Kennedy to Lead U.S. Climate Program

February 16, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) announced today that Dr. Kevin Kennedy will lead its U.S. Climate Initiative, within the Climate and Energy Program, starting in April 2011.

PRESS RELEASE: Study Finds Federal Climate Policy Scenarios Would Have Modest Credit Impacts for Most U.S. Chemicals Subsectors

February 15, 2011
Location: NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

S&P, WRI Release Report on Climate Policy Scenarios and the US Chemicals Industry

Making Climate Companies' Business

By Samantha Putt del Pino, Monika Kerdeman, Eliot Metzger, and Sally Prowitt on February 15, 2011

This piece originally appeared on the website of the World Resources Report.

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The Road to the Green Climate Fund

By Athena Ballesteros on February 14, 2011

This post originally appeared on the World Bank blog Development in a Changing Climate

MEDIA ADVISORY: "Reefs at Risk Revisited" Launch at National Press Club, Wednesday, February 23, 2011

February 11, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Administrator, NOAA, and leading experts discuss “Reefs at Risk Revisited” report findings and solutions.

Climate Adaptation: Can Developing Countries Prepare for a Hotter Tomorrow?

By Manish Bapna and Kelly Levin on February 10, 2011

As well as urgently cutting emissions, nations everywhere need to take steps to adapt to a very different world.

Oil and Gas Sector Releases New Sustainability Yardsticks

By Janet Ranganathan on February 10, 2011

Do the revised reporting guidelines for the oil and gas industry go far enough?

Industry Voices Support U.S. EPA Action on Clean Air Act

By James Bradbury on February 9, 2011

On Capitol Hill today, industry leaders and other experts explained why the upcoming U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standards on carbon dioxide emissions can benefit U.S. business and help drive innovation while keeping our air and water clean.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Capitol Hill Briefing: Business and Public Interest: Perspectives on EPA Greenhouse Gas Regulations

February 7, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Resources Institute will host a public briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss the potential impacts of the Federal government’s implementation of its Clean Air Act authority to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Q&A: Energy, Water, and China's Economy

By Zou Ji, Lijin Zhong and Hua Wen on February 4, 2011

This interview originally appeared on the Asia Water Project: China website and is reposted with permission.

New Interactive Atlas Will Help Democratic Republic of Congo Manage Forests

By Scott Thompson on February 2, 2011

The government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo can now track and monitor forests and logging concessions in the world’s second largest rain forest.

World Resources Report Launches Initiative on Decision Making for Climate Adaptation

By Philip Angell on February 2, 2011

A new website brings together expert views on responding to climate risks in developing countries.

For Obama's Clean Energy Goal, Details Behind the Policies Matter

By John Larsen on February 1, 2011

This post originally appeared on the National Journal Energy & Environment blog.

Beyond Timber: New Economic Opportunities for Southern U.S. Forests

By Logan Yonavjak and Nick Price on February 1, 2011

It’s time to raise awareness of the variety of incentives that can help forest owners in the southern U.S. keep their land.