Stories by John Larsen

WRI Senior Associate John Larsen answers questions about recent emissions reductions and what they mean for climate legislation.

This summary provides a concise overview of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security (ACES) Act, as passed by the House of Representatives on June 26, 2009 (This summary applies only to H.R. 2454 as passed and not subsequent iterations).

Here is a brief analysis of the allowances allocated to states and energy consumers under the “Waxman-Markey” American Clean Energy and Security Act, or H.R. 2454.

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

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

Update: The Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft was revised and renamed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which was passed by the U.S. House on Friday, June 26th. This summary is now out of date. Find the updated Q&A here and detailed summary here.

How do emissions reduction bills currently before Congress compare?

Congress has been considering several bills to address global warming. But they are far from the same.