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WRI STATEMENT: In Berlin, Pres. Obama Calls Climate Change "The Global Threat of Our Time"

June 19, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C., BERLIN

President Obama delivered a major speech in Berlin today, covering a range of issues, including climate change.

Is it too Late to Combat Climate Change?

By Jennifer Morgan and Michael Obeiter on June 18, 2013
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This post originally appeared on the National Journal’s Energy I

U.S. Faces a Week of Extreme Weather and Signs of Climate Action

By Andrew Steer on June 14, 2013
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Another season of extreme weather events is upon us. A severe storm, with winds up to 70 miles per hour, whipped its way from Illinois to…

Signs of Trouble and Progress as Bonn Climate Talks Wrap Up

By David Waskow and Yamide Dagnet on June 14, 2013
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Much like recent extreme weather events in Germany and the…

Ending the "Resource Curse": Canada Commits to Make Mining More Transparent

By Catherine Easton, Natalya Lozovaya and Peter Veit on June 13, 2013
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Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, took a significant step toward promoting transparency and reducing global poverty. He…

RELEASE: Kitty van der Heijden to Join WRI as Director for Europe, Based in Brussels

June 12, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is pleased to announce that Kitty van der Heijden will lead the institute’s operations in Europe beginning in Fall 2013.

RELEASE: WRI Names David Waskow to Lead Its International Climate Initiative

June 12, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) announced today that David Waskow has joined the institute to lead its International Climate Initiative, within the Climate and Energy Program.

STATEMENT: Mayor Bloomberg Delivers a "Call to Action" on Climate Change

June 11, 2013
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Mayor Bloomberg delivered a powerful speech today highlighting the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on New York City.

5 Insights from Developed Countries' Fast-Start Finance Contributions

By Taryn Fransen and Smita Nakhooda on June 11, 2013
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Sven Harmeling, Takeshi Kuramochi, and Steffen Kalbekken also contributed to this post.

STATEMENT: U.S.-China Agreement on HFCs a "Breakthrough" on Climate Change

June 10, 2013

During the U.S.-China informal summit this weekend, President Obama and President Xi agreed to advance cooperation on climate change by reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a potent greenhouse gas.

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