Topic: climate change

WRI and Standard & Poor’s examined the possible credit implications of the policy scenarios for 13 of the most greenhouse gas-intensive chemicals manufacturing subsectors.

WRI and Standard & Poor

WRI believes that 2016 is likely the earliest year that future EPA regulation would cover GHGs from existing chemical facilities. The form of regulation is unclear.

This study, conducted with Standard & Poors Rating Services, examines how climate change policy drivers could be incorporated into the evaluation of credit quality. It analyzes two types of federal climate policy scenarios – (1) a market-based GHG emissions reduction policy as approximated by the American Power Act (APA), and (2) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) – in the context of 13 energy-intensive chemicals subsectors.

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

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.

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

President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address setting new goals for America’s energy future.

This morning, Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and representatives from the Chinese government, including Minister Wan Gang and Minister Zhang Guobao, signed a joint work plan to expand US-China cooperation on the Clean Energy Research Center (CERC) that was established in November 2009.

Leading Experts in the U.S. and China Discuss Clean Energy and Related Issues Ahead of Presidential Meeting

This post originally appeared on the ChinaFAQs.org blog.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its schedule to move forward with greenhouse gas emissions reductions following the settlement of a lawsuit over whether to impose greenhouse gas performance standards on new and existing power plants and refineries.

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Jonathan Lash, president, World Resources Institute, will hold a briefing for journalists to preview key environmental issues in 2011.

Jennifer Morgan and our team of climate experts look back on the keys to progress in Cancun, and analyze the major decisions.

The Cancun climate talks concluded today with countries agreeing by consensus to move ahead with an international agreement on climate change.

WRI Climate Director Jennifer Morgan reviews the “crunch issues” that negotiators will have to address in Cancun.

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

World Resources Report Launches Initiative on Decision Making for Climate Adaptation

MEDIA STATEMENT: WRI Response to President Obama's State of the Union Address

US and China Sign Agreement to Advance Clean Energy Research Center (CERC)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Teleconference: Clean Energy and U.S.-China Relations on Eve of President Hu's Visit to Washington

What Can We Expect on Climate and Energy in China in 2011?

PRESS STATEMENT: WRI Responds to EPA'S Announcement on Pace Of Greenhouse Gas Standards

PRESS EVENT: World Resources Institute’s 8th Annual “Stories to Watch in 2011”

Reflections on the Cancun Agreements

A Comeback in Cancun: Countries Move Forward with Climate Agreement

Q&A: What Can Climate Negotiations Achieve in Cancún?

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